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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

ITO-23(3)(6), Mumbai vs. Swarnsarita Jewellers, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1420/MUM/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Aug 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1420/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2017-18) Ito-23(3)(6) बिधम/ Swarnsarita Jewellers Room No. 608, Earnest 1/E, Ruby Chamber, Vs. House, Nariman Point, 40/42, Dhanji Street, Mumbai-400021. Zaveri Bazar, Mumbai- 400003. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abyfs2206F (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Suchek Anchaliya Shri Tushar Nagori Revenue By: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 13/07/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/08/2023 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. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Mumbai Dated 27.02.2023 For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Sole Grievance Of The Revenue In This Appeal Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Deleting The Addition Of Rs.98 Lakhs Made By The Assessing Officer (Hereinafter “The Ao”) U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”). 3. Brief Facts As Noted By The Ao Is That The Assessee Is Engaged In The Business Of Trading In Gold & Diamond Jewellery & Precious Stones. For Ay 2017-18 The Assessee Had Filed Its Return Of Income For Ay. 2017-18 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.15,73,840/-. The Ao Observed That, Search Action Was Conducted In The Case Of One, M/S. Raksha Bullion On 13.11.2016, In The Course Of Which Cash Of Rs.2.50

For Appellant: Shri Suchek AnchaliyaFor Respondent: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. AR)
Section 132(4)Section 68

wholly improper for the AO to again tax these sale proceeds as unexplained cash credit u/s 68 of the Act, as it would amount double taxation of the same sum. The reliance placed by the Ld. AR in support thereof on the following decisions are found to be relevant ... Officer to be the income of the assessee, addition of the same amount once again under section 68 of the Act would tantamount to double taxation of the same income. 6. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and having perused the documents on record, we are in agreement with

Tech Data(Singapore) Pte Limited, Mumbai vs. The Deputy Comm. of Income Tax (It) Circle -4(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, ground No.3 of appeal is allowed

ITA 2367/MUM/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Aug 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Gagan Goyalआअसं.2367/मुं/ 2022 (िन.व.2019-20) Tech Data (Singapore) Pte Limited, 10, #05-17/20 Techpoint, Ang Mo Kio Street 65, Singapore -569059 Pan: Aagct-0951-J ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax International Taxation, Circle -4(1)(2) Mumbai . ..... "ितवादी/Respondent अपीलाथ" "ारा/ Appellant By : Shri Nitesh Joshi "ितवादी "ारा/Respondent By : Shri Avneesh Tiwari सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 22/05/2023 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 21/08/2023 आदेश आदेश/ Order आदेश आदेश Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Assessment Order Dated 19/07/2022 Passed U/S. 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [ In Short ‘The Act], For The Assessment Year 2019-20. 2. The Assessee In Appeal Has Raised Five Grounds. The Gist Of Grounds Raised By The Assessee In Appeal Is As Under: (I) Challenge To Validity Of Assessment – Notice U/S. 143(2) Of The Act Issued Without Authority.

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh JoshiFor Respondent: Shri Avneesh Tiwari
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 234ASection 274

that, where the Central Government has entered into an agreement with any other Sovereign Nation for granting relief of tax or for avoidance of double taxation, then the provisions of the Act shall apply to the assessee only to the extent they are more beneficial to it. In case