Section 56(2)(x) of the Act deals with taxing any money, property, or other assets received with a value exceeding Rs 50,000. Under its fifth proviso, gifts from certain relatives — including “spouse” — are exempted from tax.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the book stall of Gujarat Vidyapith and bought two sets of books on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — ‘Peerless Sardar’ by Gunvant Shah and ‘Karmyogi Sardar’ by former Chief Minister Babubhai Jashbhai Patel and Siddharth Narhari Bhatt.
CJI Gavai stressed that dialogue between courts and people “remains one of the most vital sources of India’s democratic strength”, as he underlined that despite the progress on gender equality, “the journey remains far from complete”.
