Section 56(2) of the Income Tax provides for taxation of gifts received during the year in case aggregate value of all the gifts, whether in cash or in kind during a year, exceed fifty thousand rupees, entire amount will be taxable in the hands of recipient, if it is below 50,000/- exempt from tax
As per Contract Act 1872, contract without consideration, quid pro quo means something for something, only one thing love and affection should prevail, even friend can give cash gift upto Rs. 50,000/-