Smt. Shanta Devi v. CIT
171 ITR 532High Court1988#2235 most cited
What is Smt. Shanta Devi v. CIT authority for?
Section 68, dealing with unexplained cash credits, applies only when an amount is found credited in the books of account maintained by the assessee. If the assessee does not maintain books or the credit is not found in their books, an addition under Section 68 cannot be made.
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Smt. Shanta Devi v. CIT · 171 ITR 532 · Section 68 · unexplained cash credit · books of account · credit in books · no books of account · applicability of Section 68 · Bhaichand N. Gandhi · addition under Section 68