CIT v. Sant Lal

118 Taxmann.com 432High Court2020#644 most cited

What is CIT v. Sant Lal authority for?

An addition to income cannot be made solely on the basis of entries in a diary seized from a third party if the diary is not found in the assessee's premises, not in the assessee's handwriting, and the revenue fails to provide corroborative evidence linking the assessee to the diary.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,339 Indian tax judgments — from 2021 to 2026.

Also referred to as

CIT v. Sant Lal · section 132 · section 153C · hundi transaction · dumb documents · diary entries · third-party premises · corroborative evidence · addition to income · search and seizure · adverse inference

Also reported as

423 ITR 1317 CTR 483

Sections most often in play

Section 132Section 132(4)Section 153CSection 143(3)Section 292CSection 153ASection 132(4A)Section 69A
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Issues it is cited on

hundi transactionsection 23(3)illegal paymentpublic servantretraction of statementsection 153(c)(1)section 132(4a)retracted statementsection 292con-moneydumb documentssection 153(c)

Judgments citing CIT v. Sant Lal

Isanaka Masthan Reddy, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 5/HYD/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Vamsi Krishna Reddy Goteke, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 46/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Vamsi Krishna Reddy Goteke, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 45/HYD/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Vamsi Krishna Reddy Goteke, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 44/HYD/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Gavireddygari Harikishore Reddy, Ananthapur vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 4/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Rama Subba Reddy Kudumula, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 38/HYD/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Rama Subba Reddy Kudumula, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 37/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Gavireddygari Aparna Kalyani, Ananthapur vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 3/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Pullalarevu Anusha, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 26/HYD/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Pullalarevu Anusha, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 25/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Pullalarevu Anusha, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 24/HYD/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Kanipakam Hari Prasad Reddy, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 23/HYD/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Kanipakam Hari Prasad Reddy, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 22/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Kanipakam Hari Prasad Reddy, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 21/HYD/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Kanipakam Hari Prasad Reddy, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 20/HYD/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Parige Venkat Ram Reddy, Kamareddy vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 19/HYD/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Parige Venkat Ram Reddy, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 18/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Guduri Venkata Raju, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 17/HYD/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Gudduri Venkata Raju, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 16/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…

Tricities Security and Allied Services Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Central Circle-2(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee in ITA

ITA 15/HYD/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Feb 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarsl.No.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 153CSection 69

…ke the addition on mere loose paper without corroborative evidence. The document which does not describe and express any meaning cannot be relied upon by the Assessing Officer. It was held by Hon'ble Delhi High court in the case of CIT Vs Sant Lal vide [2020] 118 Taxmann.com 432 that "13. In view of the aforesaid facts and the concurrent findings given by the CIT (A) and ITAT, it is evident that the Revenue has not been able to produce any cogent material which could fasten the liability on the respondent. The CIT(A) has also examined the assessment record and has observed that the AO did not make any further inq…