Treaties should be driven by national interest, not pressure from foreign govts or corporations: Supreme Court
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Why in news
The Supreme Court upheld the taxability of capital gains from Tiger Global's 2018 exit from Flipkart, ruling that international treaties must prioritize national interest over foreign corporate or governmental pressure.
Background
The Supreme Court ruled that capital gains from Tiger Global's 2018 exit from Flipkart are taxable in India. Justice J.B. Pardiwala emphasized that tax treaties must include safeguards for economic sovereignty and revenue protection.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTiger Global's exit from Flipkart occurred in 2018
- PostJustice J.B. Pardiwala authored the concurring opinion in the Supreme Court ruling
- S&TLimitations on benefits clauses are suggested as a safeguard in international tax treaties
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of safeguarding economic sovereignty while negotiating international tax treaties to ensure the protection of a nation's revenue base.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Sovereignty vs. Global Integration: Balancing domestic revenue protection with the need for favorable international investment climates
- Regulatory Safeguards: Utilizing anti-avoidance laws and limitations on benefits clauses to prevent base erosion by multinational corporations
Keywords: Economic Sovereignty · Tax Treaty Negotiation · Capital Gains Tax · Anti-avoidance Laws · National Interest
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