Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors

306 ITR 277Supreme Court of India2008#136 most cited

What is Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors authority for?

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is a strict civil liability, and willful concealment is not an essential ingredient for attracting it. The explanation appended to the section indicates this element of strict liability for concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income.

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Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors · 306 ITR 277 · section 271(1)(c) · penalty for concealment · furnishing inaccurate particulars · strict liability · civil liability · willful concealment not required · penalty assessment

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174 Taxmann 571212 CTR 432

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Judgments citing Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax-3(2)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S. Lipi Data System Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 5028/MUM/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 Feb 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadalethe Acit- 3 (2) (1), M/S Lipi Data System बनाम/ Room No. 674, 6 Th Floor, Ltd., Vs. Aayakar Bhavan, 1, Mittal Chambers, M.K. Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai - 400020 Mumbai - 400021 स्थायी लेखा सं./ जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaacl0916F (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) अपीलाथी ओर से / Shri Brajendra Kumar, Dr Appellant By : प्रत्यथी की ओर None से/Respondent By : सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of 09/02/2021 Hearing घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of 11/02/2021 Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale: The Revenue Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -8 M/S Lipi Data System Ltd. Mumbai, Passed U/S. 271 (1) (C) & 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:-

Section 115Section 143Section 14ASection 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

…t any basis and the explanation furnished by the assessee for making such a claim is not found to be bonafide triggering Explanation I to section 271 (1)(c of the I.T. Act, 1961 as held by Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Zoom Communications Pvt. Ltd., 40 DTR 249 (2010). 5. The appellant prays that the order of C!T(A) on the above grounds be set aside and that of Assessing Officer be restored. 6. The appellant craves leave to amend, alter, delete or add grounds which may be necessary.” At the time of hearing, none appeared on behalf of the assessee nor adjournment petition was filed. We heard the Ld. DR a…

Abs Entertainment Private Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT, Ward 9(1)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the assessee filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 3467/MUM/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 Nov 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 3467/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12) बिधम/ Abs Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Dcit, Ward 9(1) Hariom Chambers, 7Th Floor, 203, Aaykar Bhavan, 2Nd Vs. B-16, Veera Industrial Floor, Maharshi Karve Road, Estate, Off Link Road, New Marine Lines, Mumbai- Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400020. 400053. & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 3468/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) बिधम/ Abs Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Ito, Ward 9(1) Hariom Chambers, 7Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, 2Nd Floor, Vs. B-16, Veera Industrial Room No. 203, Maharshi Estate, Off Link Road, Karve Road, New Marine Andheri (W), Mumbai- Lines, Mumbai-400020. 400053. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aahca1347E (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Jayesh Desi (Ar) Revenue By: Shri Michael Jerald (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 13/10/2020 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 11/11/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Above Mentioned Appeals Against The Different Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 16, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The

For Appellant: Shri Jayesh Desi (AR)For Respondent: Shri Michael Jerald (DR)
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 271(1)(c)

…im. But, that does not mean that the assessee has concealed its income or furnished inaccurate particulars. 10. The Revenue has relied on the decision of the hon'ble Supreme Court rendered in the case of Union of India v. Dharamendra Textile Processors [2008] 306 ITR 277/174 Taxman 571, wherein the hon'ble apex court has held that mens rea is not an essential ingredient for levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Act, as it is in the nature of a civil liability. The present case does not reach to the point where the above decision should be considered by us. The above decision declares that mens rea need n…

Shree Naman Developers, Mumbai vs. Asst CIT Cen Cir 5(4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby ordered to be allowed

ITA 2796/MUM/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai04 Sept 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2796/Mum/2017 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) M/S. Shree Naman बिधम/ Acit, Central Circle-5(4) Developers Limited (Now Mumbai. Vs. Known As M/S. Shree Namn Developers Pvt. Ltd.) 315, Parekh Market, 39, J.S.S, Road, Opera House, Mumbai-400004. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacn2568H (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Jitendra Jain Revenue By: Shri Rahul Raman (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 16/03/2020 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 04 /09/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 30.01.2017 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-53, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y. 2012-13 Wherein The Penalty Levied By The Ao Has Been Ordered To Be Confirmed.

For Appellant: Shri Jitendra JainFor Respondent: Shri Rahul Raman (DR)
Section 143(2)Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

…sidering the judgment of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of Smt. Kaushalya & Ors., (supra) as also the judgments of the ITA. No.2796/M/2017 A.Y. 2012-13 Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Dilip N. Shroff (supra) and Dharmendra Textile Processors, 306 ITR 277 (SC) deduced as under :- “12. A combined reading of the decision rendered by Hon‟ble Bombay High Court in the case of Smt. B Kaushalya and Others (supra) and the decision rendered by Hon‟ble Supreme Court in the case of Dilip N Shroff (supra) would make it clear that there should be application of mind on the part of the AO at the time of issuing…

Vidyasagar Mahavir Prasad Sah, Mumbai vs. Adcit 23(3), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby ordered to be allowed

ITA 2460/MUM/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Aug 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 2460/Mum/2018 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Vidyasagar Mahavir Prasad बिधम/ Adcit 23(3) 104, 1St Floor, Matru Mandir, Sah Vs. 22 A Band Stand Society Tardeo Rd, Mumbai-400007. 197-C, Kane Rd Bandra (W), Mumbai-400050. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aafps5412H (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Madhur Aggarwal (Dr) Revenue By: Shri Padma Ram Mirdha (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 03/02/2020 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 24/ 08/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 21.02.2018 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-34, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y. 2012-13 In Which The Penalty Levied By The Ao Has Been Ordered To Be Confirmed.

For Appellant: Shri Madhur Aggarwal (DR)For Respondent: Shri Padma Ram Mirdha (DR)
Section 10(38)Section 111ASection 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 271(1)(c)

…nsidering the judgment of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of Smt. Kaushalya & Ors., (supra) as also the judgments of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Dilip N. Shroff (supra) and ITA. No2460/M/2018 A.Y. 2012-13 Dharmendra Textile Processors, 306 ITR 277 (SC) deduced as under :- “12. A combined reading of the decision rendered by Hon‟ble Bombay High Court in the case of Smt. B Kaushalya and Others (supra) and the decision rendered by Hon‟ble Supreme Court in the case of Dilip N Shroff (supra) would make it clear that there should be application of mind on the part of the AO at the time of issuing…

Jamsetji Tata Trust, Mumbai vs. ACIT (E) I-1, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby ordered to be allowed

ITA 1010/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Jul 2020AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1010/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) Jamsetji Tata Trust बिधम/ Acit (E) 1-1 Bombay House, Homi Mody Aayakar Bhavan, M. K. Vs. Street, Mumbai-400001. Road, Mumbai-400020. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaatj0095N (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sukhsagar Syal Revenue By: Shri Shishir Dhamija (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 04/02/2020 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 09/07/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 24.12.2018 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-5, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y. 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri Sukhsagar SyalFor Respondent: Shri Shishir Dhamija (DR)
Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(5)Section 13(1)(d)Section 13(2)(h)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 271(1)(c)

…). Our coordinate Bench, after considering the judgment of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of Smt. Kaushalya & Ors., (supra) as also the judgments of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Dilip N. Shroff (supra) and Dharmendra Textile Processors, 306 ITR 277 (SC) deduced as under :- “12. A combined reading of the decision rendered by Hon‟ble Bombay High Court in the case of Smt. B Kaushalya and Others (supra) and the decision rendered by Hon‟ble Supreme Court in the case of Dilip N Shroff (supra) would make it clear that there should be application of mind on the part of the AO at the time of issuing…

DCIT-3(3)(2), Mumbai vs. Tpi India Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1792/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Jun 2020AY 2009-10

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Sri Manjunatha G, Am आयकर अपील िं./ Ita No.1792/Mum/2019 (ननर्ाारण वर्ा / Assessment Years 2009-10) The Dy. Commissioner Of Income M/S Tpi India Ltd. बनाम/ Tax, 102, Atlanta, Nariman Point, Circle 3(3)(2), Mumbai Mumbai-400 021 Vs. (अपीलाथी / Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/ Respondent) स्थायी लेखा िं./Pan No. Aacct7772P अपीलाथी की ओर े/ Appellant By : Shri Akhtar H. Ansari, Dr प्रत्यथी की ओर े/ Respondent By : None ुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 18.06.2020 घोर्णा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 18.06.2020

For Appellant: Shri Akhtar H. Ansari, DRFor Respondent: None
Section 271(1)(c)

…basis and the explanation furnished by it for making such a TPI India Ltd. claim is not found to be bona fide triggering Explanation 1 to section 271(1)(c) of the I.T. Act, 1961. As held by Hon’ble Delhi High court in the case of Zoom Communication Pvt. Ltd. 40 DTR 249 (2010)?.” 3. At the outset, it is noticed that the amount involved is ₹39,120/- Which is the penalty levied by the Assessing Officer on estimated addition and further it is below the prescribed limit of circular issued by Central Board of Direct Taxes which authorize Revenue not to file the appeal below the tax effect of ₹50 lacs vide circular No.…