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CIT v. Infosys Ltd (2023) 152 taxmann.com 530 (Karn)(HC) Editorial : SLP of Revenue is dismissed as there is gross delay of 296 days and also on merits, CIT(IT) v. Infosys Ltd. (2024) 300 Taxman 177 (SC)

S. 9(1)(vii) : Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Fees for technical services-Software-Sub-contracted certain overseas subsidiary-Not liable to deduct tax at source-No substantial question of law. [S. 195, 201(1), 201(IA), 260A]

CIT(IT) v. Infosys Ltd. (2024) 300 Taxman 177 (SC) Editorial : CIT v. Infosys Ltd (2023) 152 taxmann.com 530 (Karn)(HC)

S. 9(1)(vii):Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Fees for technical services-Software-Sub-contracted certain overseas subsidiary-Not liable to deduct tax at source-Special leave petition filed against said order of High Court is dismissed was to be dismissed as there is gross delay of 296 days and also on merits.[S. 195, 201(1), 201(IA), Art. 136]

CIT (LTU) v. Reliance Industries Ltd (2024) 300 Taxman 398 (Bom)(HC)

S. 9(1)(vi) : Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Royalty-Fees for technical services-Non-resident-Computer software manufacturer/supplier for resale/use of computer software through distribution agreements-Payment did not amount to royalty for use of copyright in computer software-Not taxable in India-Not liable to deduct tax at source-No substantial question of law-DTAA-India-Finland [S.9(1)(vii), 195, Art.12]

CIT(IT-3) v. Lucent Technologies GRL LLC (2024) 300 Taxman 311 (Bom)(HC)

S. 9(1)(vi) : Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Royalty-Amounts paid by resident Indian end-users/distributors to non-resident computer software manufacturers/suppliers-Consideration for resale/use of computer software through EULAs/distribution agreements-Not payment of royalty for use of copyright in computer software-Not liable to deduct tax at source-DTAA-India-USA. [S. 9(1)(vii)),195(2), 260A Art. 12]

CIT (IT) v. Infosys Ltd (2024) 164 taxmann. com 280(Karn)(HC) Editorial : SLP of Revenue is dismissed, delay of 255 days was not satisfactorily explained, CIT v. Infosys Ltd. (2024) 300 Taxman 113 (SC)

S 9(1)(vi) : Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Royalty-Fees for technical services-High Court held that if rate of tax applicable under DTAA is lower than 20 per cent tax rate as prescribed under section 206AA, TDS has to be deducted at such lower rate even if non-resident deductee fails to furnish its PAN-DTAA-India. [S. 9(1)(vii), 90, 206AA, Art. 12]

CIT v. Infosys Ltd. (2024) 300 Taxman 113 (SC) Editorial : CIT (IT) v. Infosys Ltd (2024) 164 taxmann.com 280(Karn)(HC)

S. 9(1)(vi) : Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Royalty-Fees for technical services-High Court held that if rate of tax applicable under DTAA is lower than 20 per cent tax rate as prescribed under section 206AA, TDS has to be deducted at such lower rate even if non-resident deductee fails to furnish its PAN-DTAA-India-China-Delay of 255 days in filing SLP-Delay is not satisfactorily explained-SLP is dismissed. [S. 9(1)(vii), 90, 206AA, Art. 12]

DCIT v. Vodafone Idea Ltd. (2024) 300 Taxman 364 (SC) Editorial : Vodafone Idea Ltd. v. DCIT(2023) 152 taxmann.com 575/ 457 ITR 189 /334 CTR 39 (Karn)(HC)

S. 9(1)(vi) : Income deemed to accrue or arise in India-Royalty-Payment to Non-Resident telecommunication operators for provision of bandwidth and inter-connectivity usage-Not royalty-Not liable to deduct tax at source-Expansion of definition of royalty inserted later-Assessee cannot be expected to foresee future amendment at time of payment in earlier assessment years-Jurisdiction-No jurisdiction to tax income arising from extra-territorial source-Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement-Sovereign document between two countries-Applicable in Proceedings under Section 201 of the Act-DTAA-India-Belgium-SLP of Revenue is dismissed on account of delay of 222 days and also on merits.[S. 195, Art. 136]

Siolim Urban Co-op. Credit Society. Ltd. v. CIT [2021] 127 taxmann.com 812 (Bom)( HC)

S. 220 : Collection and recovery – Assessee deemed in default – Modes of recovery -Pendency of appeal before CIT(A)-Recovered more than 20 percent of demand – Revenue is directed to refund excess amount recovered from the bank .[ S. 226 , Art. 226 ]

PCIT v. V.S. Dempo Holding (P.) Ltd [2021] 130 taxmann.com 456 (Bom(HC)

S. 36(1)(iii) :Interest on borrowed capital – Advance of interest-free loans to its subsidiary – Commercial expediency – Sufficient interest-free funds – Order of Tribunal deleting the addition is affirmed – No substantial question of law .[ S.260A ]

CIT v. Mukhtar Minerals (P.) Ltd [2021] 276 Taxman 138 (Bom)( HC) CIT v. Mukhtar Minerals (P.) Ltd [2021] 276 Taxman 138 (Bom)( HC)

S. 254(1) : Appellate Tribunal – Duties- Survey – Revised return – Barred by limitation- Deletion of addition- Matter remanded to the file of the Assessing Officer to assess original return of income .[ S.133A, 139 (5), 260A ]