Court Rules Rent Arrears Are Taxable Only in Year Received, Not When Due; Assessee Wins Mesne Profits Case.

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....Reopening of assessment - the arrears of rent received by the assessee (as mesne profits) could not be brought to tax for the previous years, when they fell due. They could be brought to tax only during the year of receipt - HC....