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

Pankaj Kishor Shah, Mumbai vs. ITO 25(2)(2), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal filed by the assessee stand partly allowed

ITA 966/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 May 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya, Am आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 966/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Shri Pankaj Kishor Shah Ito-25(2)(2), बनाम/ 7/8, Neel Kamal, Pratyakshakar Bhawan, Roshan Nagar, Borivali (W), Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Vs. Mumbai-400 092 Mumbai-400 051 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Acpps 1076 B (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : None ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Hemalatha N. सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 05.03.2018 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 21.05.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Dated 30.12.2016 & Pertains To Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Read As Under: I. 1. The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal) - 44 ("The Cit (A)") Erred In Confirming The Assessment Order Passed U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 ('The Act') Without Affording The Appellant A Proper Opportunity Of Cross Examination.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Ms. Hemalatha N
Section 143(3)Section 234B

…aken as cogent evidence of purchases, in light of the overwhelming evidence the revenue authorities cannot put upon blinkers and accept these purchases as genuine. This proposition is duly supported by Hon’ble Apex Court decision in the case of Sumati Dayal 214 ITR 801 and Durga Prasad More 82 ITR 540. In the present case the assessee wants that the unassailable fact that the suppliers are non-existent and thus bogus should be ignored and only the documents being produced should be considered. This proposition is totally unsustainable in light of above apex court decisions. 14. In these circumstances learned…

Indiamonds, Mumbai vs. ITO - 18(1)(5), Mumbai

In the result, the assessee’s appeal stands dismissed

ITA 6066/MUM/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai16 May 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya, Am आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.6066/Mum/2016 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) M/S. Indiamonds Ito, Ward 18(1)(5), बनाम/ 17, Fulchand Niwas, Mumbai 25, Chowpatty Sea Face, Vs. Mumbai-400 007 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aaafi 9602 C (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : None ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Saurabh Deshpande सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 01.03.2018 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 16.05.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Dated 21.07.2016 & Pertains To The Assessment Year 2012- 13. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Reads As Under: 1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, As Well As Law On The Subject, The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Confirming The Action Of Assessing Officer In Making Addition Of Rs.4,00,000/- U/S. 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 On Account Of Alleged Unexplained Cash Credit.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Saurabh Deshpande
Section 68

…come to grant the loans. Furthermore, there have been cash deposits in their bank account immediately prior to the granting of the loan. These facts cannot be ignored by the Revenue. As held by the Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Sumati Dayal vs. CIT [1995] 214 ITR 801 (SC), the Revenue has not to put upon the blinkers but has to appreciate the surrounding circumstances. On the facts and circumstances of the case, in my considered opinion, there is no infirmity in the order of the authorities below. Accordingly, I uphold the same. 6. In the result, the assessee’s appeal stands dismissed. Order pronounced in th…

S. Gupta & Co., Jaipur vs. ITO 12(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal filed by the assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 2949/MUM/2016[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai16 May 2018AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya, Am & Shri Ram Lal Negi, Jm आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 2949/Mum/2016 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) M/S. S. Gupta & Co. Income Tax Officer, Ward-12(2)(1), बनाम/ Metro House, 2Nd Floor, Mumbai M. G. Road, Mumbai-400 020 Vs. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aaafs 4486 L (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. L. Poddar ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri V. Justin

For Appellant: Shri S. L. PoddarFor Respondent: Shri V. Justin
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 69C

…aken as cogent evidence of purchases, in light of the overwhelming evidence the revenue authorities cannot put upon blinkers and accept these purchases as genuine. This proposition is duly supported by Hon’ble Apex Court decision in the case of Sumati Dayal 214 ITR 801 and Durga Prasad More 82 ITR 540. In the present case the assessee wants that the unassailable fact that the suppliers are non-existent and thus bogus should be ignored and only the documents being produced should be considered. This proposition is totally unsustainable in light of above apex court decisions. 9 M/s. S. Gupta & Co 13. In these…

ITO 19(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Babulal U Munot, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is hereby ordered to be dismissed

ITA 4506/MUM/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 May 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Rajendra, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.4506/Mum/2015 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) The Ito-19(1)(2), Mumbai, बिधम/ Shri Babulal U Munot 2Nd Floor, Matru Mandir, Prop. M/S. Steel Samrat Vs. (India) Flat No. 1901-A, 19Th Tardeo Road, Mumbai- 400007 Floor, Shreepati Tower, A Wing, Tatya Gharpure Path, Girgaon Mumbai-04 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aftpm5429H (अपीलाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. Revenue By: Shri T. A. Khan (Dr) Assessee By: None सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 26.03.2018 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 11.05.2018 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 15.05.2015 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -30, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2010- 11. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - “(1) Whether, On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Restricting The Addition To The Extent Of 7.5% Of Non-Genuine Purchase Claimed By The Assessee A.Y.2010-11

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri T. A. Khan (DR)
Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 69C

…can consider probabilities property arising from the facts alleged or proved and by doing so the Tribunal does not indulge conjectures, surmises or suspicions. The Apex Court expressed a similar view in the case of Sumati Dayal v, CIT 14 A.Y.2010-11 F1995] 214 ITR 801 / SO Taxman 89 (SC) and held that the decision of an adjudicating body based on surrounding circumstances and human probabilities is not bad in taw and deserves to be upheld, tri the case or McDowell & Co. Ltd. v. CTQ [1985] 154 ITR 148 /22 Taxman 11, the -Apex Court held that colorable devices are not part of legitimate tax planning. Going by th…