| Case ID |
45350826-cb2e-45d5-bc4f-0a276f27baf5 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT REFERRED CASE No. 5 OF 1966 |
| Decision Date |
Dec 02, 1969 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Rajasthan High Court affirmed the Tribunal's decision that the assets sold by the assessee were not personal effects as defined under section 2(4A) of the Indian Income-tax Act, 1922. The court held that the use of the articles for puja did not constitute personal use in the context of capital gains tax. The court reasoned that for an item to be classified as a personal effect, it must have an intimate relation with the possessor, which was not established in this case. The appeal was dismissed, and costs were awarded to the department. |
| Summary |
In the case of H.H. Maharaja Rana Hemant Singhji v. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the issue of whether certain assets sold by the assessee could be classified as personal effects under the Indian Income-tax Act, 1922. The court examined the nature of the assets, which included gold sovereigns, silver coins, and silver bars, and their use during religious ceremonies. The Tribunal had previously rejected the assessee's appeal, leading to this reference. The court concluded that the assets did not meet the criteria for personal effects as they were not held for the personal use of the assessee or family members. This decision is significant for taxpayers and legal practitioners, as it clarifies the interpretation of personal effects in tax law, thus impacting capital gains taxation. The ruling underscores the importance of the relationship between the asset and the possessor in determining tax obligations. |
| Court |
Rajasthan High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
D.M. Bhandari, C.J.,
S.N. Modi, J.
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
H.H. Maharaja Rana Hemant Singhji
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1970 SLD 477,
(1970) 77 ITR 1007
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Indian Income-tax Act, 1922
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| Sections |
66(1),
2(4A),
12B
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