FD (Principal amount) of deceased - received by non relative taxable?

Deceased - Primary account holder, survivor - non relative. Survivor became primary account holder after death of earlier primary account holder. Interest earned in the savings account from deposits are taxable in the hands of survivor. What about the Principal amount? is it taxable?
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This discussion explores whether the principal amount of a Fixed Deposit (FD) held by a deceased person is taxable when received by a non-relative who becomes the account holder. While interest earned on the FD is generally taxable for the survivor, the principal amount's taxability is questioned. The conversation touches upon potential exemptions under the Gift-Tax Act, 1958, specifically concerning gifts made in contemplation of death.

Can we invoke the Section - 5, Gift-Tax Act, 1958 - Exemption in respect of certain gifts.

Sec. 5 (1) (xi )  in contemplation of death ;

Interest amount will be taxable

Thanks Mr. Sourav. Even though the survivor is not a legal heir, the principal is not taxable?

Can we refer Sec. 5 (1) (xi) in contemplation of death; ?

Sec. 5 (1) (xi ) in contemplation of death

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