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1. Whether the salary paid to the husband of the assessee for services rendered as a jeweler in the jewelry shop owned by her should be clubbed with the income of the assessee. Analysis: The judgment addressed the issue of whether the husband's salary should be clubbed with the wife's income under section 64(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Revenue contended that the husband's experience in the jewelry business did not equate to professional or technical qualifications as required by the proviso to the section. The court rejected this argument, emphasizing that the proviso applies to all assesses, not limited to specific professions. It highlighted that various professions lacking formal courses, like cobblers or tailors, are valid sources of livelihood. The court interpreted "technical or professional qualification" broadly, encompassing skills acquired through practice and experience, not limited to university degrees or certifications. The court further rejected the Revenue's argument that the husband needed formal qualifications from a recognized institution. It emphasized that the term "qualification" should be broadly construed to include skills necessary for a profession, not solely academic degrees. The judgment cited the Andhra Pradesh High Court's similar liberal interpretation in a related case. Additionally, the court agreed with the requirement that both knowledge and experience must be present for the proviso's benefits to apply, emphasizing that these conditions are cumulative. Moreover, the judgment highlighted the need for a liberal interpretation of statutory provisions to ensure equitable application to all individuals covered by the law. It emphasized that a broader interpretation benefits a larger number of individuals and upholds the intent of the provision. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the assessee, stating that the husband's technical and professional qualifications, knowledge, and experience in the jewelry business justified not clubbing his income with the wife's. The judgment awarded costs to the assessee, concluding the matter in her favor.
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