| Case ID |
44db515c-dbd4-416b-aa25-5c948658966b |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
MISC. (E.D.R.) CASE No. 120 OF 1964 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 15, 1970 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Allahabad High Court affirmed the decision of the Assistant Controller of Estate Duty, holding that the applicant, Shrimati Sarwari Kahtoon, was liable for estate duty on the 1/4th share of the property inherited from her husband, Sri Sultan Mohammad. The court concluded that the deceased's transfer of property to his son in consideration of an annuity constituted a gift under the provisions of the Estate Duty Act. The court clarified that the applicant, as the legal heir of the donee, retained accountability for the estate duty despite the fact that the donee predeceased the donor. The decision emphasized that the applicant's liability was limited to the extent of the property she inherited from her husband, thereby affirming the Assistant Controller's assessment. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Shrimati Sarwari Kahtoon v. Controller of Estate Duty, the Allahabad High Court addressed the intricate issues surrounding estate duty liability in relation to property transfers under the Estate Duty Act, 1953. The case revolved around the interpretation of sections 10 and 27 of the Act, particularly focusing on how estate duty is assessed when property is transferred with retained benefits. The court ruled that the applicant, as the widow of the deceased donee, was accountable for estate duty on her inherited share, highlighting the nuances of legal heirship and accountability in estate duty matters. This case sets a precedent for future interpretations of estate duty liabilities, especially concerning property gifted under conditions that retain benefits for the donor. Key terms include: estate duty, property transfer, legal heirship, gift provisions, and accountability, making it a crucial reference for estate planning and taxation law. |
| Court |
Allahabad High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
T.P. Mukerjee,
H.N. Seth
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| Lawyers |
P.N. Pachauri,
B.L. Gupta,
Dr. R.R. Misra
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| Petitioners |
Shrimati Sarwari Kahtoon
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| Respondents |
Controller of Estate Duty
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| Citations |
1970 SLD 631,
(1970) 78 ITR 719
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| Other Citations |
George Da Costa v. Controller of Estate Duty [1967] 63 ITR 497,
East End Dwellings Co. Ltd. v. Finsbury Borough Council [1952] AC 109
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| Laws Involved |
Estate Duty Act, 1953
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| Sections |
10,
27,
53
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