The Economic Times

Reliance Foundation secures major win as ITAT overturns cancellation of charity registration

Reliance Foundation has won a legal battle against the Income Tax authorities regarding the 'charitable' status of its Mumbai hospital. A tribunal ruled that medical relief qualifies as charity regardless of pricing or facility levels, stating tax laws don't mandate affordability for average households. The decision upholds the hospital's registration, emphasizing that institutional excellence doesn't negate its charitable nature.