In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the salaries of nuns and priests working in aided schools are subject to income tax. Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized that if an individual is employed and receives a salary, tax must be deducted as per the law. He clarified that tax laws are uniform and applicable to everyone, regardless of their religious position or affiliation.
The ruling came as part of a case concerning the taxation of salaries paid to religious personnel employed in educational institutions that receive government aid. The court’s decision is likely to impact the way such salaries are handled in the future, with implications for religious institutions and their employees. The judgment affirms the principle that income tax laws apply equally to all, without exception.
