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Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 69Section 695,821 judgments

The decision most relied on for unexplained investment is Sumati Dayal v. CIT (214 ITR 801), cited in 1,967 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on unexplained investment

Sumati Dayal v. CIT
214 ITR 801 · 1995 · Supreme Court
1,967
citing judgments

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.

K.P. Varghese v. ITO
131 ITR 597 · 1981 · Supreme Court
989
citing judgments

An addition to income cannot be made merely on the basis of a difference in valuation of assets or a Valuation Officer's report without establishing actual understatement of consideration or the source of unexplained funds through proper enquiry. The Assessing Officer must conduct proper enquiry and satisfy the conditions for making such additions.

Chuharmal v. CIT
172 ITR 250 · 1988 · Supreme Court
340
citing judgments

The expression 'income' under Section 69A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, has a wide meaning, encompassing anything that comes in or results in gain. Therefore, an assessee's unexplained investments, such as purchasing articles or depositing cash, can legitimately be inferred and deemed as income under this section.

CIT v. Kamdhenu Steel & Alloys Ltd.
361 ITR 220 · 2014 · High Court
328
citing judgments

When making an addition under section 68, the creditworthiness or financial strength of an investor contributing share capital or share application money can be proved by producing their bank statements showing sufficient balance for the investment. The Supreme Court dismissed the SLP against this decision.

CIT v. Dwarkadhish Investment (P) Ltd.
330 ITR 298 · 2011 · High Court
218
citing judgments

An assessee cannot be asked to explain the source of the source for cash credits, particularly share capital or share application money, once they have discharged the initial onus regarding the identity, genuineness of the transaction, and creditworthiness of the immediate investor.

CIT v. Jansampark Advertising & Marketing (P.) Ltd.
56 Taxmann.com 286 · 2015 · High Court
196
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) has an independent statutory obligation to conduct proper inquiries and verify facts, especially when the Assessing Officer has failed to do so. The CIT(A) must ensure effective inquiry is carried out before deleting additions or accepting additional evidence.

ITO v. Ch. Atchaiah
218 ITR 239 · 1996 · Supreme Court
149
citing judgments

Under the Income-tax Act, 1961, the Assessing Officer must tax any taxable income in the hands of the correct assessee to whom it truly belongs, having no option to assess it in any other person's hands.

CIT v. Stellar Investment Ltd.
192 ITR 287 · 1991 · High Court
146
citing judgments

Once the identity of the shareholders is established, no addition can be made in the hands of the assessee company under Section 68 for share capital or share application money, as it cannot be treated as undisclosed income.

Judgments citing unexplained investment

ITO Ward-52(1), Delhi vs. Army Wives Welfare Association, Delhi

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2350/DEL/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sudhir Pareek, Judicialmember Ito, Ward 52 (1), Vs. Army Wives Welfare Association, Delhi. Branch Army Hq Dhq Po, Delhi – 110 001. (Pan: Aabta3953B) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Satyen Sethi, Advocate Shri A.T. Panda, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 26.09.2024 Date Of Order : 11.12.2024 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman, Am : 1. This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)/National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac) (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit (A)’) Dated 03.07.2023 For Ay 2018-19. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are, Assessee Is Working For Welfare Of War Widows, Children Of War Widows Deprived & Needy Army Dependents Of Serving & Retired Army Personnel. It Basically Supports The Widows To Help Them

For Appellant: Shri Satyen Sethi, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Javed Akhtar, CIT DR
Section 10Section 11Section 12A

cash and the same has already been considered as part of gross receipts, accordingly, he deleted the addition. 8. Further with regard to unexplained investment of Rs.1,82,43,279/- as unexplained investment in time deposits, he observed that the assessee has purchased RBI Bonds and also made ... Ld.CIT(A) has erred in law and facts by allowing relief to the assessee on account of additions of Rs.1,82,43,279/-(unexplained investment in Time deposits) made u/s 69A R.W.S. 115BBE of the LT. Act by entertaining additional evidences in violation of provisions of rule

Nishat Husseianli Vazir, Pune vs. ITO, Ward-7(1), Pune

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

ITA 604/PUN/2024[2012-13]Status: HeardITAT Pune10 Dec 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.604/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 Nishat Husseianli Vazir, Vs. Ito, Ward-7(1), Pune. 7 M.G. Road, 36, Wonderland Camp, Pune- 411001. Pan : Adapv3432C Appellant Respondent Assessee By Shri Kishor B. Phadke : Revenue By : Shri Ramnath P. Murkunde Date Of Hearing : 14.11.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.12.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 17.07.2023 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. The Learned Cit(A), Nfac Erred In Law & On Facts In Confirming The Total Income Of The Appellant At Rs. 2,06,83,929/- Instead Of Return Income Of Rs. 5,08,729/-. 2. The Appellant Contends That Unfortunately, The Appellant Failed To Check The Itba Portal & Learn About The Opportunities Of Hearing /Making Submission Before It Authorities & Neither Got Any Email Communication From The Office Of Learned Cit(A). Further, The Appellant Contends That Appellant Is Certainly Keen To Pursue The Matter On Merits & Facts.

For Respondent: Shri Ramnath P. Murkunde
Section 143(2)Section 68Section 69

learned CIT(A), NFAC erred in law and on facts in sustaining the addition made u/s 69 of Rs 32,50,000/- as an unexplained investment being a purchase of immovable property. 4. The learned CIT(A), NFAC erred in law and on facts in confirming the addition ... learned CIT(A), NFAC erred in law and on facts in sustaining the addition made u/s 69 of Rs.1,20,00,000/- as an unexplained investment being a purchase of immovable property.” 4. It is found that the instant appeal is filed with the delay of 194 days. The application

Savery Transport Finance Limited, Chennai vs. ACIT Non Corp Circle 6(1), Chennai

The appeal stand partly allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 899/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai10 Dec 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.899/Chny/2024 (िनधा9रणवष9 / Assessment Year: 2017-18) M/S Savery Transport Finance Limited Acit बनाम/ 38, 3Rd Floor, Spl Sriram Nivas, Non-Corporate Circle-6(1) Venkatakrishna Road, Mandaveli, Chennai. Vs. Chennai-600 028. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaacs-5006-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (" थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri N. Arjun Raj (Advocate) - Ld.Ar " थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Ms. R. Anita (Addl.Cit)-Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 02-12-2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 10-12-2024 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal ()

For Appellant: Shri N. Arjun Raj (Advocate) - Ld.ARFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anita (Addl.CIT)-Ld. Sr. DR
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)Section 80G

issued to 108 parties which largely remained un-responded. Considering the same, Ld. AO added the amount of Rs.14.84 Lacs as unexplained investment. The assessee made donation of Rs.60 Lacs to Anna Charitable Trust and claimed 50% deduction u/s 80G. Since no response was received from donee entity

Ramanathan Adaikalavan, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu vs. The Income Tax Officer, National Faceless Assessment Centre, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 557/CHNY/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Dec 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.557/Chny/2024 निर्ाारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2014-15 Ramanathan Adaikalavan, Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, No.80, Ansari Street, Ram Nagar, Non-Corporate Circle-2, Coimbatore-641009. Coimbatore [Pan: Aanpa6846P] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri P.M.Kathir, Advocate. प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुिवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.11.2024 घोर्णा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 06.12.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Shri P.M.Kathir, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.Gouthami Manivasagam, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 55A

respect to sale consideration. Scrutiny assessment u/s 143(3) was completed on 29.12.2016 determining the total income as 37,70,010/- by adding (i) unexplained investment Rs.1,00,000/- and (ii)Rs.13,99,756/0 towards additional capital gain as admitted by theassessee in his revised statement of computation of income