2001 (9) TMI 26

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..... (Minor) [1996] 217 ITR 595, in circumstances were similar to those in this case, held in favour of the assessee and against the Revenue. That decision however would not apply to the facts of the case before us, as Explanation 2A to section 64 was incorporated in the statute with effect from April 1, 1980, and remained a part of the statute till its, repeal with effect from April 1, 1993. The asses .....

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..... ship. The mere fact that the minor's right to receive the income is postponed till he attains the age of majority does not defeat this Explanation. The law deems the income to have arisen indirectly to the minor by virtue of the trustee having been admitted to the benefits of the partnership and the time at which it is to be distributed is of no relevance in this context. The Tribunal has held t .....

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