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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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

DCIT, CC- 7 (4), Mumbai vs. Sawankumar T. Jajoo, Mumbai

Appeal is allowed

ITA 6489/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Mar 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadaledy. Cit, Cc-7(4) Vs. Shri Sawankumar T Room No. 659, 501, Salar Gokul Chsl Aayakar Bhavan, Salasar Bhoomi, Opp Mk Road, Maxus Mall, Temba Mumbai – 400020. Road, Bhayander (W) Mumbai – 401101. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Adcpj2044G Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Ms.Richa Gulati.Dr Respondent By : Mr.Gaurav Bansal.Ar Date Of Hearing 23.12.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 13.03.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Revenue Has Filed An Appeal Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 49, Mumbai Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S 153A & 250 Of The Act. The Revenue Has Raised The Fallowing Grounds Of Appeal.

For Appellant: Ms.Richa Gulati.DRFor Respondent: Mr.Gaurav Bansal.AR
Section 10(38)Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 68

…se, the Learned CIT(A) has erred in deleting the addition of Rs. 4,33,71,4681- made by the AO on account of unexplained cash credit u/s. 68 of the I. Act, 1961 without appreciating the fact that the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case Sumati Dayal Vs CIT (1995) 214 ITR 801 (SC) has held genuineness could validity be tested on the ground or principle of preponderance of human possibilities which form a valid ground or parameter for determining the genuineness." 2. The brief facts of the case are that the assessee is an individual and derives income from capital gains and income from other sources. The assessee has…

DCIT, C.C.-3(4), Kolkata vs. M/S Tanishque Trade Link Pvt. Ltd, Howrah

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 17/KOL/2021[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata16 Mar 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble & Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 17/Kol/2021 Assessment Year: 2008-09 Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tanishque Tradelink Pvt. Ltd. Tax, Central Circle-3(4), Kolkata Vs Bhabatarini Apartment G.T. Road, Room No. 602 Howrah - 711201 [Pan : Aacct7512R] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri A.K. Tibrewal, Fca Revenue By : Shri Biswanath Das, Cit D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18/01/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 16/03/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeal Is Directed At The Instance Of The Revenue Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-6, Kolkata (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Dated 24/09/2020, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act’), For Assessment Year 2008-09. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:- “1. That On Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Law As Well As In Facts In Allowing The Bogus Share Capital Raised In The Books Of The Assessee Without Appreciating The Fact That The Assessee Failed To Discharge Its Primary Onus To Prove & Establish The Identity & Creditworthiness Of The Investor Companies & Genuineness Of The Transaction. 2. That On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Law As Well As In Facts In Ignoring That The Identity & Creditworthiness Of The Shareholders & Even The Genuineness Of The Transactions Remained Unexplained. 3. That On Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Not Invoking His Powers U/S. 250(4) Of The I.T. Act, 1961 In Directing The Assessing Officer To Make Further Enquiry & Report The Results Of The

For Appellant: Shri A.K. Tibrewal, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Biswanath Das, CIT D/R
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 14ASection 250Section 250(4)Section 263Section 68

…he taxpayer had failed to prove identity, genuineness and creditworthiness of the share premium money. He terms the impugned share subscription premium ₹690/- per share having face value of ₹10/- each as highly exorbitant. Case laws Sumati Dayal vs. CIT(1995) 214 ITR 801 (SC) and CIT vs. Durga Prasad More (1971) 82 ITR 540 (SC) is further quoted during the course of hearing that the relevant evidence submitted during the course of assessment has to be considered as per the human probabilities by removing all blinkers. Our attention is thereafter invited to the relevant nuances of such share subscription routing i…