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The court held that the gifts made by the karta of a Hindu undivided family (HUF) to his daughters-in-law were valid gifts. It further ruled that the gifts made by the assessee to his daughters-in-law and the sons' gifts to their mother did not attract the provisions of section 64(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court determined that the gifts made in this manner were not cross-gifts. The case was decided in favor of the assessee, indicating that the gifts did not violate tax provisions. Consequently, the tribunal's decisions on the first and third questions were affirmed in favor of the assessee, while the second question was answered in the negative, also in favor of the assessee. There were no costs ordered in this reference. |
| Summary |
In the case before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the primary issue revolved around the validity of gifts made from the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) funds. The court addressed three pivotal questions regarding the gifts made by the karta to his daughters-in-law and the implications under section 64 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court ultimately ruled that such gifts were valid and did not constitute cross-gifts, clarifying the legal standing of familial gifts in the context of taxation. This case reinforces the legal interpretations surrounding HUF transactions and the treatment of gifts under tax law, providing clarity for similar future cases and ensuring compliance with the Income-tax Act. The decision highlights critical aspects of tax law and family asset management, making it a significant reference for legal practitioners and taxpayers alike. Keywords such as 'Hindu Undivided Family', 'Income-tax Act', 'valid gifts', and 'tax provisions' are essential for understanding the implications of this ruling and its relevance in tax law discussions. |
| Court |
Punjab and Haryana High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
S.S. Sodhi,
N.K. Kapoor
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| Lawyers |
Ajay Kumar Mittal
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Smt. Ram Kaur
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| Citations |
1992 SLD 1261 = (1992) 193 ITR 692
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Daljit Singh [1981] 131 ITR 719 (Punj. & Har.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
64
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