Dy. CIT v. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 292,668 Indian tax judgments — from 2021 to 2025.

Sections most often in play

Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 148Section 148A(b)Section 148A(d)Section 195Section 201

Issues it is cited on

section 9(i)use of equipmentwithholding taxretrospective amendmentsection 9(1)(vi)business connectionroyalty incomesection 9(1)(vii)fees for technical servicessection 195section 9(1)tax treaty

Judgments citing Dy. CIT v. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.

ISAT AFRICA LIMITED FZC,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, MUMBAI

In the result, the final assessment order passed by AO is set aside and the appeal of the assessee is accordingly allowed in above terms

ITA 832/MUM/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Sept 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Ms. Padmavathy S & Shri Raj Kumar Chauhanisat Africa Limited Fzc Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Office No. 5 Pre-Fab, C Phase Ii, Of Income Tax Fujairah Free Zone Fujairah, Dubai, International Tax Circle- United Arab Emirates, Dubai - 2(2)(2) 999999 Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pan – Aagci8661Q (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 148Section 148ASection 195Section 201Section 9(1)Section 9(1)(vi)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH “I”, MUMBAI BEFORE MS. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI RAJ KUMAR CHAUHAN, JUDICIAL MEMBER iSAT Africa Limited FZC Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Office No. 5 Pre-Fab, C Phase II, of Income Tax Fujairah Free Zone Fujairah, Dubai, International Tax Circle- United Arab Emirates, Dubai - 2(2)(2) 999999 Mumbai, Maharashtra. PAN – AAGCI8661Q (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee Represented by : Shri Dinesh Kukreja, Ld. AR Department Represented by : ShriKrishna Kumar, Ld. DR Date of conclusion of Hearing : 19.06.2025 Date of Pronouncement : 22.09.2025 O R D E R PER…

DCIT (IT)-4(1)(1), MUMBAI vs. M/S RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM LTD, MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue stands dismissed

ITA 2866/MUM/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Apr 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2866/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2019-20) Dcit(It)-4(1)(1) बिधम/ M/S. Reliance Jio Room No. 1712, 17Th Floor, Infocomm Ltd Vs. Air India Building, Nariman 3Rd Floor, Maker Point, Mumbai-400021. Chamber-Iv, 222, Nariman Point, Mumbai- 400021. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabci6363G (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Nimesh Vora/Ms. Moksha Moksha Mehta Revenue By: None सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 24/02/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 26/04/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac, Mumbai Dated 08.09.2022 For The Ay 2019-20. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Of The Revenue Are As Under: - A. “Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Holding That Tax Was Not Required To Be Deducted At Source On The Payment Made By The Assessee To Reliance Jio Infocomm Uk (Rjiuk) For Availing Bandwidth Services As It Did Not Amount To Income Of The Payee By Way Of Royalty U/S 9(1)(Vi) Of The It Act, 1961 Read With Article 13 Of The India-Uk Dtaa. B. “Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld, Cit(A) Has Erred In Holding That Tax Was Not Required To Be Deducted At Source On The Payment Made By The Assessee To Reliance Jio Infocomm Uk (Rjiuk) For Availing Bandwidth Services As It Did Not Amount To Income Of The Payee

For Appellant: Shri Nimesh Vora/Ms. MokshaFor Respondent: None
Section 195Section 248Section 9Section 9(1)(vi)

…for bandwidth services is squarely covered in M/s. RJIL’s favour in its own case by the orders referred infra of the same bench of the Mumbai Tribunal: - (i) Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited - ITA Nos. 6331 to 6334/Mum/2018; (ii) Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited - 108 Taxmann.com 325 (page no. 28 to 34) (iii) Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited - ITA. No. 5207/Mum/2019. 9. The Ld. AR thereafter drew our attention to the copy of the Agreement between M/s. RJIL (assessee) and M/s. RJIUK (UK Resident) and particularly to the various clauses in this agreement to show that the assessee had no right to use any equipment and there…

M/S. MADURA COATS PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX., (INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION), CIRCLE- 1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, appeals filed by assessee for A

ITA 1345/BANG/2019[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(It)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner Of 7Th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. Pan: Aabcm8297K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ajay Rotti, Ca : Shri Shehnawaz Ul Rahaman, Revenue By Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeals Are Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 30.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-12, Bangalore For A.Ys. 2016-17 & 2017-18. It Is Submitted That The Issues Alleged By Assessee In Both These Years Are Identical & On Similar Facts. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are As Under: 2.1 Madura Coats Pvt Ltd (Mcpl) Is An Indian Company Carrying On The Business As Manufacturer & Merchant Of Sewing Threads & Other Goods, Possesses The Requisite Expertise & Experience By Virtue Of Having Several Qualified Personnel In Its Employment. During The Course Of Verification Conducted Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CA
Section 195Section 201(1)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND MS. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/s. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner of 7th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. PAN: AABCM8297K APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Ajay Rotti, CA : Shri Shehnawaz ul Rahaman, Revenue by Addl. CIT (DR) Date of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 ORDER PER B…

M/S. MADURA COATS PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX., (INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION), CIRCLE- 1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, appeals filed by assessee for A

ITA 1344/BANG/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 May 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(It)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner Of 7Th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. Pan: Aabcm8297K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ajay Rotti, Ca : Shri Shehnawaz Ul Rahaman, Revenue By Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeals Are Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 30.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-12, Bangalore For A.Ys. 2016-17 & 2017-18. It Is Submitted That The Issues Alleged By Assessee In Both These Years Are Identical & On Similar Facts. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are As Under: 2.1 Madura Coats Pvt Ltd (Mcpl) Is An Indian Company Carrying On The Business As Manufacturer & Merchant Of Sewing Threads & Other Goods, Possesses The Requisite Expertise & Experience By Virtue Of Having Several Qualified Personnel In Its Employment. During The Course Of Verification Conducted Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CA
Section 195Section 201(1)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND MS. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(IT)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/s. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner of 7th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. PAN: AABCM8297K APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Ajay Rotti, CA : Shri Shehnawaz ul Rahaman, Revenue by Addl. CIT (DR) Date of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 ORDER PER B…

CERNER HEALTHCARE SOLUTION INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED(EARLIER KNOWN AS CERNER INDIA HEALTH SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED) ( ERSTWHILE CERNER HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED),BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-2(1)(1), BANGALORE

The appeal is allowed in favour of the assessee

ITA 254/BANG/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore18 May 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri George George K. & Ms. Padmavathy S

For Appellant: Shri Chavali Narayan, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Manjunath Karkihalli, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 10ASection 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 271(1)(c)Section 37Section 40

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K., JUDICIAL MEMBER AND Ms. PADMAVATHY S, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(TP)A No.254/Bang/2021 Assessment year : 2016-17 Cerner Healthcare Solutions India Vs. The Deputy Private Ltd. [Erstwhile Cerner Commissioner of Income Healthcare Solutions Pvt. Ltd.], Tax, 10th Floor, Wing B, Block H2, Circle 2(1)(1), Mountain Ash, Manyata Embassy Bangalore. Business Park, Nagawara, Bangalore. PAN: AAFCC 8750R APPELLANT RESPONDENT Appellant by : Shri Chavali Narayan, CA Respondent by : Dr. Manjunath Karkihalli, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru. Date of he…

J AND P COATS LIMITED,BANGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION), CIRCLE 1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals are allowed

ITA 1367/BANG/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CAFor Respondent: Shri K. V. Arvind, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI N.V. VASUDEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal Nos. and Appellant Respondent Assessment Year IT(IT)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., The Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, No.11/Bang/2014 C/o. Deloitte Haskins and Sells, Bengaluru. 2008-09 Anchorage-II, 100/2, Richmond Road, Bengaluru – 560 025. PAN : AAACJ 3713 G IT(TP)A -do- DCIT (International Taxation), No.382/Bang/2015 Circle – 1(1), 2010-11 Bengaluru. IT(TP)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., -do- No.2135/Bang/2016 1, George Square, 2012-13 Glasgow, Scotland G2 1AL, United K…

J AND P COATS LIMITED,BENGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION), CIRCLE 1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals are allowed

ITA 1366/BANG/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CAFor Respondent: Shri K. V. Arvind, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI N.V. VASUDEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal Nos. and Appellant Respondent Assessment Year IT(IT)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., The Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, No.11/Bang/2014 C/o. Deloitte Haskins and Sells, Bengaluru. 2008-09 Anchorage-II, 100/2, Richmond Road, Bengaluru – 560 025. PAN : AAACJ 3713 G IT(TP)A -do- DCIT (International Taxation), No.382/Bang/2015 Circle – 1(1), 2010-11 Bengaluru. IT(TP)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., -do- No.2135/Bang/2016 1, George Square, 2012-13 Glasgow, Scotland G2 1AL, United K…

J AND P COATS LIMITED,BENGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION), CIRCLE 1(1), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals are allowed

ITA 1365/BANG/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CAFor Respondent: Shri K. V. Arvind, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI N.V. VASUDEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal Nos. and Appellant Respondent Assessment Year IT(IT)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., The Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, No.11/Bang/2014 C/o. Deloitte Haskins and Sells, Bengaluru. 2008-09 Anchorage-II, 100/2, Richmond Road, Bengaluru – 560 025. PAN : AAACJ 3713 G IT(TP)A -do- DCIT (International Taxation), No.382/Bang/2015 Circle – 1(1), 2010-11 Bengaluru. IT(TP)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., -do- No.2135/Bang/2016 1, George Square, 2012-13 Glasgow, Scotland G2 1AL, United K…

J & P COATS LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals are allowed

ITA 2135/BANG/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CAFor Respondent: Shri K. V. Arvind, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI N.V. VASUDEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal Nos. and Appellant Respondent Assessment Year IT(IT)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., The Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, No.11/Bang/2014 C/o. Deloitte Haskins and Sells, Bengaluru. 2008-09 Anchorage-II, 100/2, Richmond Road, Bengaluru – 560 025. PAN : AAACJ 3713 G IT(TP)A -do- DCIT (International Taxation), No.382/Bang/2015 Circle – 1(1), 2010-11 Bengaluru. IT(TP)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., -do- No.2135/Bang/2016 1, George Square, 2012-13 Glasgow, Scotland G2 1AL, United K…

J & P COATS LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DCIT, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals are allowed

ITA 382/BANG/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CAFor Respondent: Shri K. V. Arvind, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI N.V. VASUDEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal Nos. and Appellant Respondent Assessment Year IT(IT)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., The Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, No.11/Bang/2014 C/o. Deloitte Haskins and Sells, Bengaluru. 2008-09 Anchorage-II, 100/2, Richmond Road, Bengaluru – 560 025. PAN : AAACJ 3713 G IT(TP)A -do- DCIT (International Taxation), No.382/Bang/2015 Circle – 1(1), 2010-11 Bengaluru. IT(TP)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., -do- No.2135/Bang/2016 1, George Square, 2012-13 Glasgow, Scotland G2 1AL, United K…

J & P COATS LIMITED,U.K vs. DCIT, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals are allowed

ITA 1493/BANG/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojari

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CAFor Respondent: Shri K. V. Arvind, Standing Counsel for Department
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI N.V. VASUDEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Appeal Nos. and Appellant Respondent Assessment Year IT(IT)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., The Commissioner of Income Tax-IV, No.11/Bang/2014 C/o. Deloitte Haskins and Sells, Bengaluru. 2008-09 Anchorage-II, 100/2, Richmond Road, Bengaluru – 560 025. PAN : AAACJ 3713 G IT(TP)A -do- DCIT (International Taxation), No.382/Bang/2015 Circle – 1(1), 2010-11 Bengaluru. IT(TP)A M/s. J & P Coats Ltd., -do- No.2135/Bang/2016 1, George Square, 2012-13 Glasgow, Scotland G2 1AL, United K…

Dy. CIT v. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. (108 Taxmann.com 325) — Cited in 11 Judgments | BharatTax