NRI’s Foreign Bank Interest Not Taxable in India: ITAT Delhi

DCIT Vs Anand Persad Jaiswal (ITAT Delhi) Introduction: A recent case before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi, involving Anand Persad Jaiswal, sheds light on the taxability of interest income earned by a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) from a foreign bank. The tribunal’s ruling clarifies that such interest income falls outside the purview of taxation in India under section 5(2) of the Income Tax Act. Detailed Analysis: Background of the Case: The appeal in question was filed by the Revenue against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-23, New Delhi, dated 25.08.20...