04 February 2011
No, premium paid on parents' life insurance policy is not deductible u/S 80C. Policy can be taken in the name of self, spouse, child (child may be married/ unmarried, dependent/independent)
04 February 2011
Concurring with the observation of Balga Ji,deduction is not permitted as a corollary to section 80C(4)(a)(i) of the Income tax Act,1961.