| Case ID |
043bdfc7-7806-4375-9987-6df3bafc2180 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT REFERENCE CASE No. 9 OF 1956 |
| Decision Date |
May 28, 1959 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The final decision of the case concluded that all three questions referred to the court should be answered in the negative. It was determined that the property known as 7 Prithviraj Road, valued at Rs. 1,40,000, did not belong to S. Bhagwant Singh in his individual capacity, and therefore, his share in the profits of the partnership firm and the salary he received were also deemed to be joint family income. The court emphasized that any income derived from family assets or funds is considered joint family property, and individual claims based on personal efforts must be substantiated without the aid of joint family resources. |
| Summary |
This case revolves around the division of assets and income tax implications concerning the Hindu undivided family of Sir Sobha Singh. It highlights the complexities involved in determining individual versus joint family property, particularly in relation to income derived from partnerships and salaries. The case emphasizes the legal principles governing joint family assets, particularly under Hindu law, and the implications of utilizing family funds in personal ventures. The court's decision reinforces the notion that income generated from joint family resources is not classified as personal income unless proven otherwise. This ruling serves as a pivotal reference for similar cases involving the partition of family assets and the taxation of income derived from partnerships where joint family contributions are involved. Key terms such as 'Hindu undivided family', 'income tax', 'joint family property', and 'partnership income' are essential in understanding the legal framework surrounding this case. |
| Court |
Punjab High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
Bhandari, C.J.,
Bishan Narain, J
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| Lawyers |
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| Petitioners |
S. Bhagwant Singh
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income-tax
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| Citations |
1960 SLD 255 = (1960) 38 ITR 436
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
Indian Income-tax Act
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| Sections |
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