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

Shakeeluddin Siddiqui, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer-2(4), Thane

In the result, these appeals filed by the assessee stand partly allowed

ITA 5118/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Feb 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 5118 To 5120/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 To 2011-12) Shri Shakeeluddin Siddiqui Ito-2(4), Room No. 29, A-Wing, 6Th Floor, 603, Gulmohar Co-Op. Hsg. Society, बनाम/ Saraswati Tower, Naya Nagar, Ashar I. T. Park, Road No. 16-Z, Vs. Ganga Complex, 60 Feet Road, Wagle Indl. Estate, Thane-400 604 Mira Road (E), Dist. Thane-400 107 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Ajwps 5271 N (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Bhupendra Shah ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 16.11.2017 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 05.02.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: These Are Appeals By The Assessee Directed Against The Common Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Dated 02.05.2017 & Pertain To The Aforesaid Three Assessment Years.

For Appellant: Shri Bhupendra ShahFor Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha
Section 133(6)Section 148

…vidence 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 vs. CIT [1995] 214 ITR 801 (SC) and CIT vs. Durga Prasad Shri Shakeeluddin Siddiqui vs. ITO More [1971] 82 ITR 540 (SC). 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 H…

DCIT, 1(1), Raipur (Cg) vs. Smt Vimlesh Kumar Singh, Raipur (Cg)

In the result, appeal filed by Revenue is dismissed

ITA 21/BIL/2013[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur15 Jan 2018AY 2006-07

Bench: : Shri N.S.Saini & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale, Judical Member Dcit-1(1), Raipur Vs Late Shri Vijay Pal Singh, Through L/H Smt. Vimlesh Kumari Singh, Prop.M/S Manohar Engineering & M/S Sharda Engineering, Baikunth, District – Raipur Pan No. : Ahjps 0124 K (Appellant) .. Tsednepser Revenue By : Mrs. Shital Verma, Dr Assessee By : Shri K.P.Dewani, Ar Date Of Hearing : 10/01/2018 Date Of Pronouncement 15/01/2018 आदेश / O R D E R Per Shri N.S.Saini, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Cit(A), Raipur, Dated 08.02.2013 For The Assessment Year 2006-2007. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds :- “1. Whether In Law & On Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, The Cit(A) Has Erred In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.1,98,28,636/- Made By The Ao By Treating Long Term Capital Gain As Income From Undisclosed Sources.” 3. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Ao Observed That The Shares On Sale Of Which Ltcg Of Rs.1.95,39,611/- Was Shown & Exemption U/S.10(38) Of The Act Was Claimed Were Held Barely For Little More Than One Year To Qualify The Same As Long Term Capital Asset. The Cost Of The Shares Was Rs.2,69,400/- & Sale Consideration Was Rs.1,98,28,636/-. He

For Appellant: Shri K.P.Dewani, ARFor Respondent: Mrs. Shital Verma, DR
Section 10(38)

…and considering the documentary evidences on record, the share transactions cannot be considered as ingenuine/sham and, therefore, the sale proceeds of such share transactions cannot be taxed under s. 68.—Sumati Dayal vs. CIT (1995) 125 CTR (SC) 124 : (1995) 214 ITR 801 (SC) and McDowell & Co. Ltd. vs. CTO (1985) 47 CTR (SC) 126 : (1985) 154 ITR 148 (SC) distinguished.” 15. The Kolkata Bench of the Tribunal in the case of ITO Vs. Ravindra Sanghai (HUF), ITA No.698//Kol/2010, vide order dated 22.05.2012,wherein the shares of Multiplus Resources Ltd. in question for earning of Long Term Capital Gain and shares he…

ITO 1(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Art Housing P. Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, this appeal filed by the Revenue stands allowed

ITA 522/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Jan 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.522/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Ito-1(1)(1), M/S. Art Housing Pvt. Ltd. 534, Aayakar Bhawan, Block No. 302, Mehta Business बनाम/ M. K. Road, Mumbai-400 020 Centre, Khaitan Chambers, Vs. 143/145, Modi Street, Fort, Mumbai-400 001 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aahca 6007 F (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. N. Hemalatha ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Dharan Gandhi & Shri Vishesh Sangoi सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 11.10.2017 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 04.01.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: This Appeal By The Revenue Is Directed Against Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Dated 26.01.2016 & Pertains To Assessment Year 2009-10. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Read As Under: I. "Whether, On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Cit(A) Was Justified In Directing The Deletion Of The Sum Brought To Tax By The 2 Ito Vs. M/S. Art Housing Pvt. Ltd. Ao As Unexplained Income Under Section 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 In Respect Of Moneys Credited In The Books As Share Application Money Rs.45,00,000?"

For Appellant: Ms. N. HemalathaFor Respondent: Shri Dharan Gandhi &
Section 68

…d the assessee has miserably failed to dislodge the finding of the Revenue that these companies are only operated by Shri Praveen Kumar Jain to provide bogus accommodation entries. As held by the Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Sumati Dayal vs. CIT [1995] 214 ITR 801 (SC) and CIT vs. 10 ITO vs. M/s. Art Housing Pvt. Ltd. Durga Prasad More [1971] 82 ITR 540 (SC), the Revenue authorities are not supposed to put on blinkers but have to look into the surrounding circumstances. The clear factual evidence that these bogus companies of Shri Praveen Kumar Jain and his group established to provide bogus accommodation…

Haresh K. Sanghvi, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer-17(1)(5), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed

ITA 4975/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Jan 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.4975/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Haresh K. Sanghvi Ito-17(1)(5), Prop. M/S. Mahavir Metal Syndicate Room No. 117, Aaykar Bhavan, बनाम/ 35/37, Bapu Khote Lane, M. K. Road, Mumbai-400 001 Vs. Gulal Wadi, Mumbai-400 004 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Ajvps 5483 K (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Praful L. Vora ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha

For Appellant: Shri Praful L. VoraFor Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha
Section 142(1)Section 147

…ken 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…

Sangeeta Ghanshyam Patel, Mumbai vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax-32(3), Mumbai

In the result, these appeals by the assessee stand partly allowed

ITA 4583/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Jan 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 4583, 4584 & 4585/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2011-12) Sangeeta Ghanshyam Patel Acit-32(3), बनाम/ C-11, 1St Floor, Bkc, 1211 C, National Park View, Paheja Estate, Borivali, Mumbai-400 051 Vs. Mumbai-400 066 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Agtpp 4539 J (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Vimal Punamiya & Shri Darshan Gandhi ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 09.10.2017 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 01.01.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: These Are Appeals By The Assessee Against The Respective Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) For Assessment Years 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2011-12. Since The Issues Are Common, These Appeals Were Heard Together & They Are Being Disposed Off By This Common Order.

For Appellant: Shri Vimal Punamiya &For Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha
Section 133(6)Section 147

…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. Sangeeta Ghanshyam Patel vs. ACIT 1…

Kajal Kumar Roy, Hooghly vs. ITO, Ward - 1(4), Hooghly

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1568/KOL/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata22 Dec 2017AY 2011-12

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri P.M. Jagtap] I.T.A. No. 1568/Kol/2017 Assessment Year : 2011-12 Shri Kajal Kumar Roy.............................…………………………………………Appellant C/O. S.N. Ghosh & Associates, Advocates, “Seven Brothers”, Lodge, Buroshibtala, Chinsurah, Hooghly – 712 105 [Pan : Adgprs 8137 G] Income Tax Officer...................……………………………………………….......Respondent Ward 1(4), Hooghly Aayakar Bhawan, G.T. Road Khadina More, Chinsurah, Hooghly – 712 101 Appearances By: Shri Somnath Ghosh, Advocate Appearing On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Satyajit Mondal, Addl. Cit Appearing On Behalf Of The Revenue. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 31, 2017 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : December 22, 2017 Order This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Cit (Appeals) – 6, Kolkata Dated 20.04.2017 & The Solitary Issue Involved Therein Relates To The Addition Of Rs. 13,03,000/- Made By The A.O. & Confirmed By The Ld. Cit (A) On Account Of Loans Taken By The Assessee From Four Parties By Treating The Same As Unexplained Cash Credits Under Section 68. 2. The Assessee In The Present Case Is An Individual Who Is Engaged In The Business Of Trading Of Potatos. The Return Of Income For The Year Under Consideration Was Filed By Him On 25.09.2011 Declaring A Total Income Of Rs. 10,92,457/- Including Agricultural Income Of Rs.

Section 131Section 68

…r section 68 of the Act. This is the settled position of law. In spite of the furnishing of various documents, the appellant cannot be said to have established the capacity of the creditors to lend. Further, it was held in the case of Sumati Dayal vs CIT (SC) 214 ITR 801 by the Hon’ble Supreme Court that where any sum is found credited in the books of the assessee for any previous year it may be charged to income tax as the income of the assessee for that previous year if the explanation offered by assessee about the nature and source thereof is, in the opinion of the Assessing Officer, not satisfactory. In that…