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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

Visteon Corporation, Michigan vs. DCIT, International Taxation, Circle-2(2), Chennai

The appeal stands partly allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 1347/CHNY/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Feb 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1347/Chny/2023 (िनधा*रण वष* / Assessment Year: 2021-22) M/S. Visteon Corporation Dcit बनाम/ Grace Lake Corporation Centre, International Taxation Van Buren Township Circle-2(2), Vs. Michigan – 48111 Chennai. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Tan No. Aadcv-5660-K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से/ Appellant By : Ms. Jyotsna Sivakumar (Advocate) & Shri Ajay Vohra (Senior Advocate) – Ld. Ars (Through Virtual Mode ) ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Nilay Baran Som (Cit) -Ld. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 29-01-2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 26-02-2025 आदेश / O R D E R

For Appellant: Ms. Jyotsna Sivakumar (Advocate) &For Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som (CIT) -Ld. DR
Section 115ASection 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(5)Section 9(1)(vii)

substantive grievance of the assessee is assessment of Rs.44.42 Crores as fees for included services (FIS) as per Article 12(4) of India-USA Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). 2. The Ld. Sr. Counsel. Shri Ajay Vohra, at the outset, stated that the impugned issue is covered in assessee

Mukesh K. Mulchandani, Ahmedabad vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-4(2)(3), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 707/AHD/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad25 Feb 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. Brr Kumar & Shri T.R.Senthil Kumarआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.707/Ahd/2023 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year : 2014-15) बनाम/ Mukesh Kevalram The Income Tax Mulchandani Officer Vs. A-137,Sarboday Nagar Soc. Ward-4(2)(3) (No.2) Ahmedabad–380 015 Sola Road,Ghatlodia Ahmedabad – 380 001 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aewpm 4974 R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) .. अपीलाथ" ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri Parin Shah, Ar ""थ" की ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Rignesh Das, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing 22/01/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 25 /02/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per T.R. Senthil Kumar: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee As Against The Appellate Order Dated 14/08/2023 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Cit(A)”] Arising Out Of The Assessment Order Passed U/S.143(3) R.W.S. 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) Relating To The Assessment Year (Ay) 2014-15. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is An Individual Filed His Return Of Income For Ay 2014-15 On 18/10/2014 Mukesh K. Mulchandani Vs. Ito Asst.Year - 2014-15 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.8,64,710/-. The Assessee Is A Civil Contractor & Doing Business In The Name Of Proprietary- Concern, M/S.M.K. Builders. Regular Assessment U/S.143(3) Of The Act Was Completed On 24/11/2016 Assessing Total Income At Rs.8,69,220/-. The Assessment Was Revised U/S.263 Of The Act To Make Addition Of Rs.80 Lakhs On Account Of Unexplained Credit In The Books Of The Assessee As ‘Advance’ Received. Another Addition Of Rs.24,03,750/- Was Made By The Ao On Account Of Unexplained Credit As Per Form 26-As.

For Appellant: Shri Parin Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rignesh Das, Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 234ASection 263Section 271(1)(c)

ought to have considered fact that contractual income of party from whom mobilization advance received have been booked subsequently and accordingly it results into double taxation of same income. Mukesh K. Mulchandani vs. ITO Asst.Year - 2014-15 4. Ld.NFAC erred in law and on facts in confirming action ... contract receipt of Rs.24,03,750/- as unexplained credit ignoring fact that appellant booked same in A.Y. 2015-16 and it results into double taxation of same income. 5. Ld.NFAC ought to have gave direction to avoid double taxation of same income. 6. Initiation of penalty proceedings u/s.271

DCIT, CC-1, Ludhiana vs. M/S Punjab Wool Traders, Ludhiana

In the result, Revenue’s appeal is dismissed

ITA 960/CHANDI/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh24 Feb 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 960/Chd/2018 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2013-14 The Dcit, M/S Punjab Wool Traders, बनाम Central Circle-1, 6515/14, Haibowal, Ludhiana Jassian Road, Vs. Ludhiana "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aanfp9513G अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : None राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Shri Rohit Sharma, Cit Dr (Virtual) सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 06.02.2025 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2025 आदेश/Order Per Krinwant Sahay, Am : Appeal In This Case Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 23.04.2018 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-2, Jalandhar [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’], For The Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. Grounds Of Appeal Are As Under:

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Rohit Sharma, CIT DR
Section 127Section 132Section 153C

Punjab Wool Traders, Ludhiana 11 protective basis in the hands of M/s Punjab Wool Traders, Ludhiana as it would BE tantamount to double taxation of the same amount. Accordingly, we are of this considered view that this protective addition of Rs. 2 crore s in the hands of Punjab Wool