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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

Income Tax Officer, New Delhi vs. Satish Kumar, New Delhi

ITA 2447/DEL/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Challa Nagendra Prasad & Shri M Balaganeshआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.2447/Del/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Income Tax Officer, Room No.217, 2Nd Floor, Vikas Bhawan, New Delhi. बनाम Vs. अपीलार्थी Appellant प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent Assessee By Revenue By सुनवाईकीतारीख / Date Of Hearing: उद्घोषणाकीतारीख /Pronouncement On Satish Kumar X/1585, Rajgarh Colony, New Delhi. Pan No.Aнерк4309В Shri Pramod Jain, Ca & Shri Mukul Gupta, Adv. Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. Dr 19.08.2025 26.09.2025 आदेश /Order Per C.N. Prasad, J.M. This Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(Appeals), Nfac, Delhi Dated 26.03.2024 For The Ay 2017-18 In Deleting The Addition Made U/S 68 Of The Act In Respect Of Cash Deposits Made During Demonetization Period. 2. Ld. Dr Made The Following Submissions: (I) The Assessee Is An Individual Engaged In The Trading Of Ghee & Oil Under The Proprietorship M/S Phool Chand Hari Kishan. He Filed His Return Of Income On 26.10.2017 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.4,58,120/- For The

Section 115BSection 68

regular books of accounts, which were audited, and income- tax has been duly paid on the profits thereof. Hence, the addition leads to double taxation of the same income. • At the time of assessment proceedings, Ld.AO has not doubted the genuineness of the sales, the purchases, Ld. AO himself accepted ... Since the cash deposits are explained, accounted for, audited and already taxed, the addition u/s 68 of the Act is unjustified and amounts to double taxation, which is impressible in law. 5. It is to be noted thatLd.CIT(A) has delete the addition

Celestial Vision Limited, Bvi vs. Assisstant Commissioner of Income Tax Int Tax Circle 2(1)(1), Mumbai

Appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1625/MUM/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Sept 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Smt. Renu Jauhriआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1625/Mum/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year: 2022-23) Celestial Vision V/S. Assistant Commissioner Of Limited बिधम Income Tax Circle 2(1)(1) Po Box No. 146, Road 604, Kautilya Bhawan, G Block, Town, Tortola, British Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra Virgin Islands (East)400051. 111000. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaicc1160A Appellant/अपीलधथी .. Respondent/प्रनिवधदी निर्धाररिी की ओर से /Assessee By: Shri. Vipul J. Shah-Adv. रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By: Shri Krishna Kumar Sr Dr सुिवधई की िधरीख / Date Of Hearing 05.08.2025 घोर्णध की िधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement 24.09.2025

For Appellant: Shri. Vipul J. Shah-AdvFor Respondent: Shri Krishna Kumar SR DR
Section 115ASection 144C(5)Section 44BSection 9(1)(vi)

1625/Mum/2025 Ay 2022-23 Celestial Vision Limited section 115A r.w.s. 91 of the Act as there is no Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DIAA) with the BVI of which assessee in a tax resident. 4. The assessee filed objections before the DRP which are reproduced below: “1. On the facts ... income and Indian operations. Income attributable to economic activities undertaken in India are taxable as per the source rule. The benefits of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement are subject to fulfilment of residency and substance criteria by the assessee. AO has already demonstrated that the income is liable

Priyanka, New Delhi vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 50(3), Delhi

Appeal is allowed

ITA 4665/DEL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi24 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Bleasstt. Year : 2017-18 Priyanka Vs. Ito, Ward 50(3), Block 5/25, Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi New Delhi (Pan: Avnpp5108Q) (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Ms. Meenal Goyal, Ca & Sh. Abhinav Jain, Adv. Respondent By : Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr. Date Of Hearing 04.09.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 24.09.2025 Order This Appeal By The Assessee Is Emanating From The Order Of The Ld. Nfac, Delhi Dated 26.07.2025 On The Solitary Ground Relating To Sustaining The Addition Of Rs. 30,65,000/- Made By The Ao U/S. 69A Of The Act. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2017-18 On 31.10.2017 Declaring A Total Income Of Rs. 3,23,910/-. Subsequently, The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny & Notices U/S. 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act Were Issued & Served. The Reasons For Selection Of The Case For Scrutiny Were, “Abnormal Increase In Cash Deposits During Demonetization Period & High Value Receipt Of Cash Shown From Third Parties In Response Data”. The Assessee Was Found To Have Deposited Cash Of Rs. 30,65,000/- During The Demonetization Period In Fy 2016-17 In Her Bank Account Maintained With The Punjab National Bank. The Assessee Claimed That The Said Cash Was Received By Her

For Appellant: Ms. Meenal Goyal, CA & Sh. Abhinav Jain, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 115BSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 69A

ITRs u/s. 139(1) of the Act, hence, taxing the said cash receipts again in the hands of the asssee would lead to double taxation. 3.2 In view of the aforesaid factual matrix, I am of the considered view that that the sources of the cash deposits of assessee