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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

DCIT, Circle- 1(1)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi vs. Convergys Customer Management Group Inc., New Delhi

In the result, the assessee’s both appeals are allowed as above

ITA 130/DEL/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Sept 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishraita No.7727/Del/2017, A.Y. 2013-14 Ita No.7924/Del/2018, A.Y. 2014-15 Ita No.1086/Del/2022, A.Y. 2017-18 Ita No.667/Del/2023, A.Y. 2018-19 Ita No.668/Del/2023, A.Y. 2019-20 Ita No.3512/Del/2023, A.Y. 2021-22 Ita No.1892/Del/2025, A.Y. 2022-23 Concentrix Cvg Customer Deputy Commissioner Management Group Inc., (Earlier Of Income Tax, Known As ‘Convergys Customer Vs Circle - 1(2)(1), Management Group Inc.’) International Taxation, C/O Pwc Pvt. Ltd., E-2 Tower, Civic Centre Sucheta Bhawan, Minto Road Gate No. 2, 1St Floor, New Delhi 11-A, Vishnu Digambar Marg, New Delhi Pan: Aaccc8989M (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 234ASection 270A

countries had desisted from making any determination on whether Convergence US had established an Indian PE as per Article 5 of the India-US Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements. However, and solely with the objective of settling that dispute which straddled multiple years, the parties appear to have agreed ... company incorporated in the United States of America (‘USA’), is a tax resident of USA under terms of Article-4 of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (‘DTAA’) between India and USA. The assessee provides outsourced customer and marketing support services as well as comprehensive customer management services. Convergys Indian Services

Convergys Customer Management Group Inc., New Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle- 1(2)(1), International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the assessee’s both appeals are allowed as above

ITA 7727/DEL/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Sept 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishraita No.7727/Del/2017, A.Y. 2013-14 Ita No.7924/Del/2018, A.Y. 2014-15 Ita No.1086/Del/2022, A.Y. 2017-18 Ita No.667/Del/2023, A.Y. 2018-19 Ita No.668/Del/2023, A.Y. 2019-20 Ita No.3512/Del/2023, A.Y. 2021-22 Ita No.1892/Del/2025, A.Y. 2022-23 Concentrix Cvg Customer Deputy Commissioner Management Group Inc., (Earlier Of Income Tax, Known As ‘Convergys Customer Vs Circle - 1(2)(1), Management Group Inc.’) International Taxation, C/O Pwc Pvt. Ltd., E-2 Tower, Civic Centre Sucheta Bhawan, Minto Road Gate No. 2, 1St Floor, New Delhi 11-A, Vishnu Digambar Marg, New Delhi Pan: Aaccc8989M (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 234ASection 270A

countries had desisted from making any determination on whether Convergence US had established an Indian PE as per Article 5 of the India-US Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements. However, and solely with the objective of settling that dispute which straddled multiple years, the parties appear to have agreed ... company incorporated in the United States of America (‘USA’), is a tax resident of USA under terms of Article-4 of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (‘DTAA’) between India and USA. The assessee provides outsourced customer and marketing support services as well as comprehensive customer management services. Convergys Indian Services

Avana Global Fzco, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (International Tax)-1(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1788/MUM/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Sept 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Hon'Ble & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2022-2023 Avana Global Fzco Deputy Commissioner Of Unit No.2002-2004, 2201- Income-Tax (International Tax) 2204 & 2103, 20Th, 21St & – 1(1)(2), Mumbai 22Nd Floor, Building Q 2, Aurum Q Parc Gen 4/1, Vs. Tic, Ghansoli, Thane Belapur Road, Navi Mumbai – 400701. (Pan: Aadcb4021A) (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee : Shri Dhanesh Bafna A/W. Shri Hardik Nirmal & Ms. Hinal Shah, Ca Revenue : Shri Satya Pal Kumar, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 21.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.09.2025 O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Dhanesh Bafna a/w. Shri Hardik Nirmal and Ms. Hinal Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Satya Pal Kumar, CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 144C(5)Section 153Section 44B

Mumbai [DCTT(IT)] and Hon'ble Dispute Resolution Panel-1 (DRP) erred in denying the benefit of Article 8 of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and UAE (Tax Treaty) on the shipping income [including inland haulage charges (IHC)] derived from operation of ships in international traffic ... However, ground No. 4, 5 and 6, all relate to one issue in respect of denying the benefit of Article 8 under India-UAE Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and holding it liable to be taxed in India u/s.44B in respect of shipping income

ACIT, Corporate Circle 1(1), Chennai vs. Durr India Private Limited, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is partly-allowed

ITA 1638/CHNY/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Sept 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1638/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20 The Acit, Durr India Pvt. Ltd., Corporate Circle 1 (1), Vs. 471, Prestige Polygon, Chennai. Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai – 600 035. Pan: Aaacd 3568P (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Suhrith Parthasarathy, Advocate सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 25.09.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 26.09.2025

For Appellant: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, JCITFor Respondent: Shri Suhrith Parthasarathy
Section 115Section 143(1)Section 250Section 40

Directing refund of excess Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) paid beyond the 10% rate under the India-Germany Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), relying on tribunal decisions. 6. Aggrieved by the order of the FAA, Revenue has filed the present appeal before the Tribunal. Two issues arise for our adjudication ... Distribution Tax (DDT) 12. The FAA had directed refund of excess Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) paid beyond 10% of rate under the India-Germany Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) by observing as under:- 7.5 Ground no. 7 to 9 pertains to Excess DDT Paid. Under the provisions of the India

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai vs. Mohanlal Jewellers Private Limited, Chennai

ITA 1393/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1178 To 1182/Chny/2025 िनधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2017-18 To 2021-22 M/S. Mohanlal Jewellers Pvt. Ltd, Old No.68-69, Nsc Bose Road, Sowcarpet, Chennai-600 001. V. The Dcit, Central Circle-3(3), Chennai. [Pan: Aafcm 9906 M] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1393 To 1397/Chny/2025 िनधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2017-18 To 2021-22 The Dcit, Central Circle-3(3), Chennai. V. M/S. Mohanlal – Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., Old No.68-69, Nsc Bose Road, Sowcarpet, Chennai-600 001. [Pan: Aafcm 9906 M] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) Assessee By : Mr. D. Anand, Advocate Department By : Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, Cit सुनवाई क तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.08.2025 घोषणा क तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 26.09.2025

For Appellant: Mr. D. Anand, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, CIT
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153A

Revenue for sustaining the addition(s) being impugned before us has no legs to stand on, as it would amount to double taxation of the same amount, which is impermissible in law. ITA Nos.1178 to 1182/Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1393 to 1397/Chny/2025 & (AYs: 2017-18 to 2021-22) M/s. Mohanlal Jewellers ... Revenue for sustaining the addition(s) being impugned before us has no legs to stand on, as it would amount to double taxation of the same amount, which is impermissible in law. ITA Nos.1178 to 1182/Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1393 to 1397/Chny/2025 & (AYs: 2017-18 to 2021-22) M/s. Mohanlal Jewellers