The Economic Times

NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reason

An Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life insurance policy. The ITAT ruled that foreign insurer policies are not automatically subject to the Black Money Act, especially when premiums originate from non-taxable foreign earnings. This landmark decision offers clarity for NRIs and returning NRIs.