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

M/S. Talkatora Investent & Trading Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. ACIT, New Delhi

In the result the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 4414/DEL/2014[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Sept 2020AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Sudhanshu Srivastavaassessment Year: 2010-11 Talkatora Investment & Trading Co. Vs Acit, Pvt. Ltd., Circle-16(1), 54, Ring Road, New Delhi. Lajpat Nagar-Iii, New Delhi. Pan: Aaact3012G (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Rohit Jain, Advocate, Shri Deepashree Rao, Ca & Shri Vibhu Gupta, Ca Revenue By : Shri R.K. Gupta, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 24.09.2020 Date Of Pronouncement : 30.09.2020 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 31.03.2014 Of The Cit(A)-19, New Delhi, Relating To Assessment Year 2010-11. 2. The Ground Of Appeal Number 1 By The Assessee Reads As Under:- “1. That The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Erred On Facts & In Law In Holding That The Legal & Travelling Expenses Incurred By The Appellant Wholly & Exclusively In Connection With The Transfer Of Shares Held & Transferred By It & Claimed Against Income Chargeable Under The Head “Capital Gains” As Not Acceptable & Hence Not Allowable.

For Appellant: Shri Rohit Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri R.K. Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 48(1)Section 54E

…tion of the AO. While doing so, he observed that the assessee was not able to controvert the findings of the AO and establish the genuineness of the loss claimed. He also relied on the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sumati Dayal vs. CIT, 214 ITR 801, wherein it was held that taxing authorities are entitled to look into the surrounding circumstances to find out the reality and the matter has to be considered by applying the test of human probabilities. Accordingly, he upheld the action of the AO. 11. Aggrieved with such order of the CIT(A), the assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal. 12.…

Gargi Ganguly, Kolkata vs. DCIT(It), Circle - 1(1), Kolkata

Appeals are allowed

ITA 2147/KOL/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata10 Jul 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपीलसं/I.T.A Nos.2146&2147/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11 & 2011-12) Gargi Ganguly Vs. Dcit(It), Circle-1(1), Kolkata. C/P Guha & Matilal Gillander House, Mezzanine Floor, Block-E, 8, N.S. Road, Kolkata-1. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Alspg8198C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri I. Banerjee, Ca Respondent By : Shri Dhrubajyoti Roy, Jcit सुनवाई क" तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 15/01/2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10/07/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Shri S. S. Godara: These Two Assessee’S Appeals For Assessment Years 2010-11 & 2011-12 Arise Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals) - 22, Kolkata’S Separate Orders Both Dated 29.03.2017 In Case No.15/Cit(A)-22/Kol/10-11/15-16 & 14/Cit(A)-22/Kol/11-12/15-16 Involving Proceedings U/S 147 R.W.S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’); Respectively. Heard Both The Parties. Case Files Persued. 2. The Assessee’S Identical Substantive Ground Raised In Both The Instant Appeals Challenges The Lower Authorities’ Action Treating The Sums In Issue Of Rs.60,34,310/- & Rs.44,61,160/-(Assessment Year Wise Respectively) As Income

For Appellant: Shri I. Banerjee, CAFor Respondent: Shri Dhrubajyoti Roy, JCIT
Section 127Section 131Section 142(1)Section 147Section 148

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “A”, BENCH KOLKATA BEFORE SHRI S. S. GODARA, JM & Dr. A. L. SAINI, AM आयकर अपीलसं/I.T.A Nos.2146&2147/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11 & 2011-12) Gargi Ganguly Vs. DCIT(IT), Circle-1(1), Kolkata. C/p Guha & Matilal Gillander House, Mezzanine Floor, Block-E, 8, N.S. Road, Kolkata-1. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./PAN/GIR No.: ALSPG8198C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant by : Shri I. Banerjee, CA Respondent by : Shri Dhrubajyoti Roy, JCIT सुनवाई क" तार"ख/ Date of Hearing : 15/01/2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date of Pronouncement : 10/07/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Shri S. S.…

Gargi Ganguly, Kolkata vs. DCIT(It), Circle - 1(1), Kolkata

Appeals are allowed

ITA 2146/KOL/2018[ 2010-11 ]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata10 Jul 2020

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपीलसं/I.T.A Nos.2146&2147/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11 & 2011-12) Gargi Ganguly Vs. Dcit(It), Circle-1(1), Kolkata. C/P Guha & Matilal Gillander House, Mezzanine Floor, Block-E, 8, N.S. Road, Kolkata-1. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Alspg8198C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri I. Banerjee, Ca Respondent By : Shri Dhrubajyoti Roy, Jcit सुनवाई क" तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 15/01/2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10/07/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Shri S. S. Godara: These Two Assessee’S Appeals For Assessment Years 2010-11 & 2011-12 Arise Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals) - 22, Kolkata’S Separate Orders Both Dated 29.03.2017 In Case No.15/Cit(A)-22/Kol/10-11/15-16 & 14/Cit(A)-22/Kol/11-12/15-16 Involving Proceedings U/S 147 R.W.S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’); Respectively. Heard Both The Parties. Case Files Persued. 2. The Assessee’S Identical Substantive Ground Raised In Both The Instant Appeals Challenges The Lower Authorities’ Action Treating The Sums In Issue Of Rs.60,34,310/- & Rs.44,61,160/-(Assessment Year Wise Respectively) As Income

For Appellant: Shri I. Banerjee, CAFor Respondent: Shri Dhrubajyoti Roy, JCIT
Section 127Section 131Section 142(1)Section 147Section 148

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “A”, BENCH KOLKATA BEFORE SHRI S. S. GODARA, JM & Dr. A. L. SAINI, AM आयकर अपीलसं/I.T.A Nos.2146&2147/Kol/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2010-11 & 2011-12) Gargi Ganguly Vs. DCIT(IT), Circle-1(1), Kolkata. C/p Guha & Matilal Gillander House, Mezzanine Floor, Block-E, 8, N.S. Road, Kolkata-1. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./PAN/GIR No.: ALSPG8198C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant by : Shri I. Banerjee, CA Respondent by : Shri Dhrubajyoti Roy, JCIT सुनवाई क" तार"ख/ Date of Hearing : 15/01/2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date of Pronouncement : 10/07/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Shri S. S.…