Sumati Dayal v. CIT

214 ITR 801Supreme Court of India1995#12 most cited

What is Sumati Dayal v. CIT authority for?

The Revenue is entitled to look behind the apparent form of a transaction to discover its true nature, applying the test of human probabilities and surrounding circumstances. If transactions defy logic or are unnatural, they can be treated as bogus, even if supported by some documentation, especially in cases of cash credits or unexplained investments.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 367,514 Indian tax judgments — from 2010 to 2026.

Also referred to as

Sumati Dayal v CIT · Section 68 · human probabilities · genuineness of transaction · true nature of transaction · accommodation entry · bogus capital gains · penny stock · look behind apparent form · preponderance of probability · colourable device · unexplained loans

Also reported as

80 Taxmann 89125 CTR 124

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Sumati Dayal v. CIT

Ku. Anisha J. Thakkar, Nashik vs. Income-Tax Officer, Ward - 2(4), Nashik

Appeals of the assessee are DISMISSED

ITA 812/PUN/2018[2014-15]Status: FixedITAT Pune01 May 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S. S. Godara & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 809/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Jayesh Vallabh Thakkar, 7, The Acit, Circle-2, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Aakpt6870D Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 810/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Bhavik Jayesh Thakkar, 7, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), Neelkanth, Behind Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Agcpt7925M (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 811/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Smt. Jayshree J. Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Aakpt6871D (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 812/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Ku. Anisha Jayesh Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Afzpt1110Q Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri M. G. Jasnani
Section 143(3)

…ue from the perspective of ‘Test of human Probability’ in the cases of ‘bogus long term capital gain’ from ‘penny stocks’ placing heavy reliance on decisions of Hon’ble Apex Court in the cases of ‘CIT Vs Durga Prasad More’ 82 ITR 540 and ‘Sumati Dayal Vs CIT’ 214 ITR 801. ITAT-Pune Page 9 of 10 ITA No.809-812/PUN/2018 A.Y. 2014-15 12. In view of the undisputed facts and discussion paraphrased herein above and concurring with the findings of both the lower tax authorities as well in the absence of any deprecative cogent supporting documents by the assessee to substantiate his claim that he has earned or derived t…

Smt. Jayshree Jayesh Thakkar, Nashik vs. Income-Tax Officer, Ward - 2(4), Nashik

Appeals of the assessee are DISMISSED

ITA 811/PUN/2018[2014-15]Status: FixedITAT Pune01 May 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S. S. Godara & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 809/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Jayesh Vallabh Thakkar, 7, The Acit, Circle-2, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Aakpt6870D Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 810/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Bhavik Jayesh Thakkar, 7, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), Neelkanth, Behind Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Agcpt7925M (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 811/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Smt. Jayshree J. Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Aakpt6871D (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 812/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Ku. Anisha Jayesh Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Afzpt1110Q Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri M. G. Jasnani
Section 143(3)

…ue from the perspective of ‘Test of human Probability’ in the cases of ‘bogus long term capital gain’ from ‘penny stocks’ placing heavy reliance on decisions of Hon’ble Apex Court in the cases of ‘CIT Vs Durga Prasad More’ 82 ITR 540 and ‘Sumati Dayal Vs CIT’ 214 ITR 801. ITAT-Pune Page 9 of 10 ITA No.809-812/PUN/2018 A.Y. 2014-15 12. In view of the undisputed facts and discussion paraphrased herein above and concurring with the findings of both the lower tax authorities as well in the absence of any deprecative cogent supporting documents by the assessee to substantiate his claim that he has earned or derived t…

Bhavik Jayesh Thakkar, Nashik vs. Income-Tax Officer, Ward - 2(4), Nashik

Appeals of the assessee are DISMISSED

ITA 810/PUN/2018[2014-15]Status: FixedITAT Pune01 May 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S. S. Godara & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 809/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Jayesh Vallabh Thakkar, 7, The Acit, Circle-2, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Aakpt6870D Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 810/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Bhavik Jayesh Thakkar, 7, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), Neelkanth, Behind Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Agcpt7925M (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 811/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Smt. Jayshree J. Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Aakpt6871D (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 812/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Ku. Anisha Jayesh Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Afzpt1110Q Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri M. G. Jasnani
Section 143(3)

…ue from the perspective of ‘Test of human Probability’ in the cases of ‘bogus long term capital gain’ from ‘penny stocks’ placing heavy reliance on decisions of Hon’ble Apex Court in the cases of ‘CIT Vs Durga Prasad More’ 82 ITR 540 and ‘Sumati Dayal Vs CIT’ 214 ITR 801. ITAT-Pune Page 9 of 10 ITA No.809-812/PUN/2018 A.Y. 2014-15 12. In view of the undisputed facts and discussion paraphrased herein above and concurring with the findings of both the lower tax authorities as well in the absence of any deprecative cogent supporting documents by the assessee to substantiate his claim that he has earned or derived t…

Jayesh Vallabh Thakkar, Nashik vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle - 2, Nashik

Appeals of the assessee are DISMISSED

ITA 809/PUN/2018[2014-15]Status: FixedITAT Pune01 May 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S. S. Godara & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 809/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Jayesh Vallabh Thakkar, 7, The Acit, Circle-2, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Aakpt6870D Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 810/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Mr. Bhavik Jayesh Thakkar, 7, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), Neelkanth, Behind Kalanagar, Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Agcpt7925M (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 811/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Smt. Jayshree J. Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Gangapur Road, Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Road, Nashik. Pan Aakpt6871D (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No. 812/Pun/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Ku. Anisha Jayesh Thakkar, The Ito, Ward-2 (4), 7, Chopda Estate, Kalanagar Vs Kendriya Rajaswa Bhavan, Nashik–422 022 Maharashtra. Gadkari Chowk, Old Agra Pan Afzpt1110Q Road, Nashik. (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri M. G. Jasnani
Section 143(3)

…ue from the perspective of ‘Test of human Probability’ in the cases of ‘bogus long term capital gain’ from ‘penny stocks’ placing heavy reliance on decisions of Hon’ble Apex Court in the cases of ‘CIT Vs Durga Prasad More’ 82 ITR 540 and ‘Sumati Dayal Vs CIT’ 214 ITR 801. ITAT-Pune Page 9 of 10 ITA No.809-812/PUN/2018 A.Y. 2014-15 12. In view of the undisputed facts and discussion paraphrased herein above and concurring with the findings of both the lower tax authorities as well in the absence of any deprecative cogent supporting documents by the assessee to substantiate his claim that he has earned or derived t…