Appellant wins appeal, tribunal decision set aside for fresh review.

The court ruled in favor of the appellant, setting aside the tribunal's decision and remitting the matter for a fresh decision in accordance with the law. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining accounts in line with the Companies Act and highlighted errors in the tribunal's interpretation of statutory provisions regarding deduction eligibility under Section 10A and Section 115JB. The court did not address the substantial legal questions raised earlier, opting to remand the case for a proper decision by the tribunal.

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Issues:
1. Deduction of brought forward loss or unabsorbed depreciation under Section 115JB.
2. Adjustment of past profits of STPI units against brought forward loss or unabsorbed depreciation.
3. Treatment of STPI unit profits for computing book profits under Section 115JB.

Analysis:
1. The appellant, engaged in manufacturing, trading, and distribution, filed an appeal regarding the deduction of brought forward loss and unabsorbed depreciation for Assessment year 2005-06 under Section 115JB. The assessing officer disallowed the deduction, leading to a refund adjustment. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) upheld the decision, emphasizing the application of Section 115JB to the entire case. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal dismissed the appeal, stating that net profits must follow Companies Act provisions, not income tax rules. The appellant argued for deduction based on lower figures from the books of accounts, citing relevant legal precedents and circulars.

2. The tribunal's decision to adjust past profits of the STPI unit against the appellant's claimed deduction was challenged by the appellant. The appellant contended that the tribunal misinterpreted statutory provisions and failed to consider the deduction eligibility based on the lower of brought forward loss or unabsorbed depreciation as per books of accounts. The appellant highlighted the tribunal's error in applying the provisions of Section 10A and Section 115JB, leading to an incorrect conclusion on the deduction eligibility.

3. The tribunal's misinterpretation of statutory provisions and failure to address the appellant's claim for deduction under Section 10A were crucial points in the appeal. The court referred to legal precedents and the deeming provision of Section 115J to emphasize the importance of maintaining accounts in accordance with the Companies Act. The court quashed the tribunal's order, remitting the matter for a fresh decision in line with the law. The court did not delve into the substantial questions of law framed earlier, concluding the appeal by remanding the case to the tribunal for a proper decision.

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