J.J. Enterprises v. CIT

254 ITR 216Supreme Court of India2002#2591 most cited

What is J.J. Enterprises v. CIT authority for?

Disallowances of expenses cannot be made based on mere suspicion or unsubstantiated statements of higher expenses; tangible evidence is required to justify additions.

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J.J. Enterprises v. CIT · 254 ITR 216 · disallowance of expenses · mere suspicion · tangible evidence · commercial expediency · assessment · Assessing Officer

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Judgments citing J.J. Enterprises v. CIT

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 01, Varanasi vs. M/S Ratandeep Gold & Diamond Pvt. Ltd., Chandauli

ITA 136/VNS/2020[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Varanasi03 Feb 2023AY 2017-2018

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Ramit Kocharassessment Year: 2017-18 The Deputy Commissioner M/S Ratandeep Gold & Diamond Of Income Tax, V. Pvt. Ltd. Circle-1, M A Road, 19, New Mohal, Varanasi-211001, U.P. Near Balika Inter College, Mugalsarai, Chandauli- 232101, U.P. Pan:Aahcr4764Q (Appellant) (Respondent) C.O. No. 02/Vns/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No. 136/Vns/2020) Assessment Year: 2017-18 M/S Ratandeep Gold & The Deputy Commissioner Of Diamond Pvt. Ltd. V. Income Tax,Circle-1, M.A. Road 19, New Mohal, Varanasi-211001, U.P. Near Balika Inter College, Mugalsarai, Chandauli- 232101, U.P.

For Appellant: Shri Shishir Bajpai, CAFor Respondent: Shri Amalendu Nath Mishra, CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 69A

…n be made on mere suspicion. Keeping in view, the ratio laid down by the Judgment of the Hon'ble High Court of Allahabad in the case of CIT-I vs. M/s S.T. Advari Sc. Company [ITA No. 425 of 2012] & by Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of J.J. Enterprises vs. CIT 254 ITR 216 (SC), the disallowances made by the AO cannot be sustained. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and keeping in view the judicial pronouncements, the additions made by the AO u/s 69C is hereby deleted. This ground is allowed.” 4d. With respect to the addition of Rs. 45,36,423/- made by the AO on account of unexplained purchases be…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax- 2, Kanpur vs. M/S. Mahavir Ship Brekers, Kanpur

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue stands dismissed

ITA 622/LKW/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow20 Sept 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri. A. D. Jain & Shri T. S. Kapoorassessment Year: 2013-14 Acit-2 V. M/S Mahavir Ship Breakers Kanpur 123/388, Fazal Ganj Kanpur Tan/Pan:Aabfm3820B (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: Shri Ajay Kumar, D.R. Respondent By: Shri A. K. Gupta, C.A. Date Of Hearing: 19 09 2019 Date Of Pronouncement: 20 09 2019 O R D E R Per T.S. Kapoor, A.M.: This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of Learned Cit(A)-I, Kanpur, Dated 4/6/2018 Pertaining To Assessment Year 2013-14, Taking The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)-1 Has Erred In Law & On Facts In Not Appreciating The Fact That The Assessee Has Not Been Able To Substantiate His Claims During Assessment Proceedings. 2. The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-1 Has Erred In Law & On Facts By Relying On The Submissions & Evidences Filed By The Assessee U/R 46A Which Are Not Supported With Proper & Reliable Circumstantial & Documentary Evidences. 3. The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)-1 Has Erred In Law & On Facts In Not Appreciating The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, Which Has Been Brought Out In Ita No.622/Lkw/2018 Page 2 Of 9

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Kumar, D.RFor Respondent: Shri A. K. Gupta, C.A
Section 143(3)

…ected during assessment proceedings. Such statements would not be sufficient enough to call for any addition. No disallowance can be made on mere suspicion. Keeping in view, the ratio laid down by the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of J.J. Enterprises vs. CIT 254 ITR 216 (SC), the disallowances made by the AO cannot be sustained. In view of aforesaid facts and case laws, I am of the opinion that the AO is not justified in making any addition to the amount of sales recorded in the books of accounts of the assessee. Accordingly, the total addition of Rs.1,90,40,224/- is deleted. These grounds of appeal are allowed.…