NEW DELHI: A same-sex couple has challenged a part of the Income Tax Act in the Bombay high court, saying it unfairly denies them a tax benefit that married heterosexual couples get on gifts. The Income Tax Department has strongly opposed their plea, telling the court it is "misconceived" and the plea should be dismissed.

NEW DELHI: A same-sex couple has challenged a part of the Income Tax Act in the Bombay high court, saying it unfairly denies them a tax benefit that married heterosexual couples…

Income Tax Department opposes same-sex couple's tax exemption plea, asserting only legally recognized marriages qualify for benefits under Indian law.

BENGALURU: Karnataka high court has sought response from the Union govt on a petition challenging a section of Income Tax Act that denies gift tax benefits to same-sex couples,…

The Karnataka High Court has requested a response from the Union government concerning a petition that challenges a tax exemption clause. This clause grants gift exemptions solely…