| Case ID |
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| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeal Nos. 6506 and 6507 of 1997 |
| Decision Date |
Feb 27, 2001 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the interest earned on a fixed deposit is considered income and cannot be reduced by the interest paid on a loan taken against that deposit. The court emphasized that there is no legal provision allowing for such a deduction. The case involved the assessee who earned interest from a fixed deposit and took a loan using that deposit as security. The court concluded that the income earned should be taxed in full, upholding the Revenue's position and reversing the earlier decision of the High Court. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Commissioner of Income Tax vs. Dr. V. P. Gopinathan, the Supreme Court of India addressed critical issues concerning income tax liabilities on interest income from fixed deposits. The court's decision clarified the treatment of interest earned versus interest paid on loans secured by those deposits. The ruling emphasized that the income from fixed deposits is taxable in full and cannot be diminished by interest payments on loans taken against those deposits. This case is significant as it sets a precedent for how interest income is treated under the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961, particularly Section 57(iii). Taxpayers should be aware that interest income must be reported fully, as the ruling highlights the importance of adhering to tax laws without deductions unless explicitly provided for. This case serves as a critical reference for legal practitioners and taxpayers alike, illustrating the nuances of income tax law in India. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of India
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
S. P. Bharucha,
N. Santosh Hegde,
Y.K. Sabharwal
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| Lawyers |
P. Pritish Kapur,
Ajoy Sharma,
B.V. Balaram Das,
R. Subramoinum Prasad
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| Petitioners |
COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX
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| Respondents |
Dr. V. P. Gopinathan
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| Citations |
2001 SLD 407,
2001 PTD 2710,
(2001) 248 ITR 449
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| Other Citations |
C. Mehta v. CIT (1988) 172 ITR 680 (Guj.),
CIT v. Dr. V.P. Gopinathan (1998) 229 ITR 801
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| Laws Involved |
Indian Income Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
57(iii)
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