Clubbing of income

Pawan Mittal (CA Final) (702 Points)

17 June 2014  

Dear Experts,

Mr. X gifts Rs. 5 lacs to his brother Mr. Y's wife and Mr. Y gifts Rs. 5 lacs to Mr. X's wife. Whether the interest earned by Mr. X's wife and Mr. Y's wife will be clubbed?

Please support your answer with decided case or income tax provision.