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The decision most relied on for double taxation is DIT v. New Skies Satellite BV (382 ITR 114), cited in 325 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on double taxation

DIT v. New Skies Satellite BV
382 ITR 114 · 2016 · High Court
325
citing judgments

An amendment to the Income Tax Act, such as the Finance Act, 2012 amendment to Section 9(1)(vi) defining royalty, does not automatically override or alter the definition of 'royalty' as provided in a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) unless the DTAA itself is bilaterally amended. The definition of royalty in a DTAA remains unaffected by unilateral changes to domestic law.

CIT v. Siemens Aktiongesellschaft
310 ITR 320 · 2009 · High Court
259
citing judgments

Reimbursements of actual expenses without any profit element are not taxable income. Additionally, mere amendments to the Income-tax Act do not override the provisions of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).

Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh v. CIT
239 ITR 587 · 1999 · Supreme Court
243
citing judgments

The Supreme Court lays down principles for deducting tax at source (TDS) under Section 195 on payments to non-residents, including aspects of income deemed taxable in India and the application of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) under Section 90.

Raymond Ltd. v. Dy. CIT
86 ITD 791 · 2003 · ITAT
154
citing judgments

For services to qualify as 'Fees for Technical Services' or 'Fees for Included Services' under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), they must 'make available' technical knowledge, experience, skill, or processes to the recipient, enabling them to apply such expertise independently.

CIT v. Visakhapatnam Port Trust
144 ITR 146 · 1983 · High Court
124
citing judgments

Sections 4 and 5 of the Income Tax Act, which define total income and chargeability, are subject to Section 90, meaning that Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) override the Act's provisions in case of a conflict.

Assessing Officer (International Taxation) v. Nestle SA
458 ITR 756 · 2023 · Supreme Court
122
citing judgments

The benefit of a Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause in a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is available only upon notification by the Government. A notification under section 90(1) is a necessary and mandatory condition for giving effect to a DTAA or any protocol that alters existing law.

Ms. Brinda Ramakrishna v. ITO
135 Taxmann.com 358 · 2022 · ITAT
109
citing judgments

The filing of Form 67 for claiming Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) is a directory requirement, not mandatory. Rule 128(9) does not provide for disallowance of FTC due to delay in filing this form. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) override domestic law.

CIT v. Havells India Ltd.
352 ITR 376 · 2013 · High Court
97
citing judgments

For royalty income, especially in the context of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), the 'source of income' is the determinative factor for taxability, rather than merely the 'source of receipt'.

Judgments citing double taxation

ACIT, Circle-2(2), New Delhi vs. M/S. Ansal Phalak Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

ITA 217/DEL/2020[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Dec 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2011-12 Income- Tax Officer, Vs. M/S. Ansal Phalak Ward-2(4), Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 206, B Wing, 2Nd Floor, Naurang House, 21, Kasturba Gandi Marg, New Delhi Pan :Aafcp6583P (Appellant) (Respondent) With Ita Nos.216 & 217/Del/2020 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 Vs. M/S. Acit, Ansal Phalak Circle-2(2), Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 115, Ansal Bhawan, Naurang House, 16, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, C.P., New Delhi Pan: Aafcp6583P (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Sh. Ravi Sharma, Adv. Department By Ms. Jaya Choudhary, Cit(Dr) Sh. B.S. Anand, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 25.11.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 18.12.2024

Section 143(3)Section 68

Limassol, Cyprus. It was also clarified by the appellant that M/s Velford Ventures Ltd. was registered in Cyprus on 06.05.2008 and as per the double taxation convention with Cyprus all the global income of M/s Velford Ventures Ltd. is taxable in Cyprus. The copy of the certificate issued ... Director General, Mauritius Revenue Authority, this company is governed by the convention between the Government of Mauritius and Government of India for avoidance of double taxation. The appellant has also filed before AO copies of the prescribed certificate of foreign inward remittance issued by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation

ACIT, Circle-2(2), New Delhi vs. Ansal Phalak Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

ITA 216/DEL/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Dec 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2011-12 Income- Tax Officer, Vs. M/S. Ansal Phalak Ward-2(4), Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 206, B Wing, 2Nd Floor, Naurang House, 21, Kasturba Gandi Marg, New Delhi Pan :Aafcp6583P (Appellant) (Respondent) With Ita Nos.216 & 217/Del/2020 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 Vs. M/S. Acit, Ansal Phalak Circle-2(2), Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 115, Ansal Bhawan, Naurang House, 16, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, C.P., New Delhi Pan: Aafcp6583P (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Sh. Ravi Sharma, Adv. Department By Ms. Jaya Choudhary, Cit(Dr) Sh. B.S. Anand, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 25.11.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 18.12.2024

Section 143(3)Section 68

Limassol, Cyprus. It was also clarified by the appellant that M/s Velford Ventures Ltd. was registered in Cyprus on 06.05.2008 and as per the double taxation convention with Cyprus all the global income of M/s Velford Ventures Ltd. is taxable in Cyprus. The copy of the certificate issued ... Director General, Mauritius Revenue Authority, this company is governed by the convention between the Government of Mauritius and Government of India for avoidance of double taxation. The appellant has also filed before AO copies of the prescribed certificate of foreign inward remittance issued by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation

ITO, New Delhi vs. M/S. Ansal Phalak Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

ITA 5658/DEL/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Dec 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2011-12 Income- Tax Officer, Vs. M/S. Ansal Phalak Ward-2(4), Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 206, B Wing, 2Nd Floor, Naurang House, 21, Kasturba Gandi Marg, New Delhi Pan :Aafcp6583P (Appellant) (Respondent) With Ita Nos.216 & 217/Del/2020 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 Vs. M/S. Acit, Ansal Phalak Circle-2(2), Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 115, Ansal Bhawan, Naurang House, 16, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, C.P., New Delhi Pan: Aafcp6583P (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Sh. Ravi Sharma, Adv. Department By Ms. Jaya Choudhary, Cit(Dr) Sh. B.S. Anand, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 25.11.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 18.12.2024

Section 143(3)Section 68

Limassol, Cyprus. It was also clarified by the appellant that M/s Velford Ventures Ltd. was registered in Cyprus on 06.05.2008 and as per the double taxation convention with Cyprus all the global income of M/s Velford Ventures Ltd. is taxable in Cyprus. The copy of the certificate issued ... Director General, Mauritius Revenue Authority, this company is governed by the convention between the Government of Mauritius and Government of India for avoidance of double taxation. The appellant has also filed before AO copies of the prescribed certificate of foreign inward remittance issued by Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation