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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

Shakti Hormann Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT Circle -3(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee for both the assessment years 2017-18 and 2018-19 are partly allowed

ITA 452/HYD/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad21 Apr 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita-Tp No.451/Hyd/2022 & 452/Hyd/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year: 2017-18 & 2018-19) Shakti Hormann Private Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of Limited Income Tax Hyderabad Circle-3(1) [Pan : Aadcs4024Q] Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri P.Murali Mohan Rao, Ar रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Shri B.Bala Krishna, Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 15/04/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/ 21/04/2025 Date Of Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per Vijay Pal Rao: These Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Assessment Orders Dated 21.07.2022 & 28.07.2022 Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) In Pursuant To The Directions Of The Dispute Resolution Panel (“The Drp”) U/S 144C(5) Of The Act For The Assessment Year 2017-18 & 2018-19 Respectively. 2. For The Assessment Year 2017-18, The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :

For Appellant: Shri P.Murali Mohan Rao, ARFor Respondent: Shri B.Bala Krishna, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 92C

government grant which is already mentioned in the respective schedule in Return of Income filed by the assessee and adding the same leads to double taxation. 6. Erred in upheld the addition of relating to variance of Rs. 80,64,589/- towards total amount of disallowance

ITO Ward-46(1), Kolkata vs. Aloke Kumar Banerjee, Howrah

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 861/KOL/2024[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata21 Apr 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.861/Kol/2024 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-2012) Ito, Ward-46(1), Kolkata Vs Aloke Kumar Banerjee, Unit No.A/08/05, Kolkata West International City, Howrah Amta Road & Bombay Road Crossing Salap More, Howrah-711409 Pan No. :Ailpb 4570 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Anuj Musaddi, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Sailen Samadder, Addl. Cit-Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 20/02/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21/04/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Rajesh Kumar, Am : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 15.02.2024 Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, For The Assessment Year 2011-2012, On The Following Grounds :- 1. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, The Ld Cit(A) Was Right In Law As Well As On Facts In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 2,87,12,120/- As Unexplained Cash Deposited In Bank Accounts Without Considering The Facts That The Asseseee Failed To Reconcile The Cash Deposit Of Rs. 2,87,12,210/-. 2. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, The Ld Cit(A) Was Right In Law As Well As On Facts In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 1,71,925 As Difference In Capital Account As Unexplained Cash Credit Into Books Of Assesee U/S 68 Of The It Act, Without Considering The Facts That The Difference Of Rs. 171925/- Could Not Be Explained By The Assessee.

For Appellant: Shri Anuj Musaddi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Sailen Samadder, Addl. CIT-Sr. DR
Section 68

that the ld. CIT(A) has recorded a clear finding that if the addition made by the AO is sustained ,it would amount to double taxation in the hands of the assessee in respect of the same income. Therefore, we do not see any reason to interfere with the findings

Selvi, Trichy vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 1(2), Trichy

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 119/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Apr 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 119/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Ms. Selvi, The Income Tax Officer, 30, North Street, Ward 1(2), Rockfort, Vs. Trichy. Trichy – 620 002. Pan: Aljps 2284C (""यथ"/Respondent) (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri P. Thangaraj, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Anitha, Addl.Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 03.04.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.04.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.R. Raghunatha, Am: This Appeal Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi Dated 19.11.2024 For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:- I. The Order Of The Learned Assessment Officer Is Against The Law, Weightage Of Evidence & All Probabilities Of The Case.

For Appellant: Shri P. Thangaraj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Anitha, Addl.CIT

deposits have already been reflected as sales proceeds in the business accounts and subjected to tax. Treating these deposits as unexplained income results in double taxation. The appellant's records clearly demonstrate that the deposits Were part of routine business operations and not unexplained credits. Taxation of the same amount ... addition u/s.69A of the Act by considering the amount which has already been recorded in the books of accounts as revenue amounts to double taxation, which is not sustainable in law. Further, the ld.AR submitted that the acceptance of SBN was not prohibited as per the Specified Bank Notes (Cessation

Sree Balaji Bullions, Salem vs. DCIT, Circle-1(1), Salem

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 2302/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 Apr 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George George K, Hon’Ble & Shri S.R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 2302/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Sree Balaji Bullions, Dy. Commissioner Of 22/43, Vasagasalai, Income Tax, Shevapet, V. Circle 1(1), Salem– 636002. Salem. [Pan: Aasfs-5947-E] (""यथ"/Respondent) (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : Shri.S.Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By & N.Arjun Raj, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, Cit सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 25.02.2025 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 17.04.2025 आदेश /O R D E R

For Respondent: Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, CIT
Section 115BSection 69A

opinion that when the sale has been reflected in the books of accounts and offered to tax, adding the same again would amount to double taxation, which is impermissible in law. The cash sales made by the assessee have been credited in the books of accounts and the same form ... assessee. When the sales has been reflected in the books of accounts and offered to tax, adding the same would amount to double taxation which is impermissible in law. The books are subjected to Tax Audit u/s 44AB and the assessee has maintained quantitative details of the stock-intrade