Gift From Husband to Wife

1. Can a husband gives 2 lakhs or more as gift to his wife by cash?

2. If he can then will it be attract any penalty such as 269ST or 269SS etc

Please explain...
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This discussion clarifies the rules regarding cash gifts from a husband to his wife in India. While gifts are generally exempt from tax in the hands of the recipient, receiving cash exceeding Rs 2 lakh can attract a penalty under Section 269ST. However, gifts below Rs 2 lakh in cash do not incur any penalty.

Section 269ST, any person who enters into a transaction of Rs 2 Lakh or above in cash, will be liable to a penalty of an amount equivalent to the amount of transaction.
It is not applicable if a person receives the amount through an Account Payee Cheque or an Account Payee Bank Draft or through use of electronic clearing system through a bank account like :- UPI, E-Wallet etc.
hence a husband gives gift to his wife rs.200000 or more, than it is liable for penalty, whether gift is exempt in hands of wife.
Thank you Yudhishthir Sharma ji...i also thought same to same
Welcome ji..
@ Yudhisthir Sharma ji if wife takes gift in cash below 2 lakh from his husband then will it attract any penalty?
No, If cash gift below rs. 200000, than no attract any penalty

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