Reviewed case brief

CIT v Smt. P.K. Kochammu Amma

(1980) 125 ITR 624 (SC)

## Facts (2-3 lines)

professional-ethicstaxation-lawincome-from-house-propertyaccounting
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1980
Subjects
Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System, Law of Taxation
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Income from letting out of property is taxable under the head 'Income from House Property' if the property is used for letting; the nature of the asset determines the head of income.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        (1980) 125 ITR 624 (SC)

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