CIT v. Metachem Industries

245 ITR 160High Court2000#741 most cited

What is CIT v. Metachem Industries authority for?

An assessee introducing cash credit or capital is not required to prove the ultimate source of funds of the creditor or investor once the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of the transaction with the immediate creditor/investor are established. The assessee's burden is discharged upon providing a satisfactory explanation and producing the person who deposited the amount.

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Also referred to as

CIT v. Metachem Industries · 245 ITR 160 · Section 68 · onus of proof cash credit · source of source · capital introduction · genuineness of transaction · creditworthiness of creditor

Issues it is cited on

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