Income from Subsequent Development Grant: Long-Term Capital Gains, Not Other Sources

Sunil Pran Sikand Vs ACIT (Bombay High Court)

In the recent case of Sunil Pran Sikand Vs ACIT before the Bombay High Court, a crucial question arose regarding the tax treatment of income derived from subsequent development grants. This case sheds light on the intricate balance between categorizing such income as long-term capital gains or income from other sources.

Background: The case revolves around a development agreement dated 29th September 1992, involving Sunil Pran Sikand and his sons, pertaining to a property in Khar, Mumbai. Under this agreement, a

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