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1. Interpretation of Section 4B(a) of the Indian Income-tax Act regarding the residency status of a Hindu joint family. 2. Determining whether the foreign income of the Hindu joint family is chargeable to tax based on residency status. 3. Analysis of the difference between "resident," "ordinarily resident," and "not ordinarily resident" under the Income-tax Act. Detailed Analysis: 1. The judgment involves a reference made by the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal regarding the residency status of a Hindu joint family under Section 4B(a) of the Indian Income-tax Act. The question is whether the family was 'not ordinarily resident' for the assessment year 1940-41, considering the manager's presence in British India and abroad in the preceding years. 2. The key issue is whether the foreign income of the Hindu joint family, not brought into British India, is taxable based on the residency status. The Tribunal held that tax was chargeable on the foreign income accrued outside British India. The judgment delves into the provisions of Section 4(1)(b)(ii) and the proviso, emphasizing the significance of residency status in determining tax liability. 3. The judgment provides a detailed analysis of the distinction between "resident," "ordinarily resident," and "not ordinarily resident" under the Income-tax Act. It explores the definitions under Section 4B and the implications for individuals, Hindu joint families, and companies. The interpretation of residency status plays a crucial role in determining tax liability on foreign income. 4. The judgment clarifies that the residency status of the manager of the Hindu joint family is pivotal in determining the family's status. It discusses the requirements under Section 4B(a) for an individual to be 'not ordinarily resident,' focusing on the aggregate period of stay in British India in the preceding seven years. 5. The judgment addresses the argument presented by the assessee family's representative regarding the interpretation of the residency criteria under Section 4B(a). It emphasizes the importance of presence in British India rather than absence to determine 'not ordinarily resident' status, highlighting the legislative intent behind the provision. 6. The judgment references a previous case to support the interpretation of Section 4B(a) and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of the residency requirements to determine tax liability on foreign income. The judgment concludes that the Hindu joint family's foreign income is chargeable to tax based on the manager's residency status. 7. The judgment delivered by Justice Patanjali Sastri concurs with the interpretation of Section 4B(a) and highlights the potential consequences of adopting a different construction. It emphasizes the legislative intent behind the residency provisions to prevent circumvention of tax liability based on residency status. In conclusion, the judgment provides a detailed analysis of the residency status of a Hindu joint family under the Income-tax Act, emphasizing the importance of interpreting the provisions accurately to determine tax liability on foreign income accrued outside British India.
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