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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

Hanubhai Devabhai Rathod, Ahmedabad vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Anand

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 669/AHD/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad05 Dec 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 668 & 669/Ahd/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18) बनाम/ Hanubhai Devabhai Income Tax Officer Rathod Ward 1, Anand Vs. C/O. M S Chhajed & Co. Ca, “Kamal Shanti” Nr. Sardar Patel Statue, Ahmedabad - 380014 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abrpr2912C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : Shri Mahesh Chhajed, A.R. ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Rignesh Das, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 26/11/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 05/12/2024 O R D E R Per Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, (In Short ‘The Cit(A)’), Dated 09.03.2024 For The Assessment Years 2016- 17 & 2017-18 Respectively. As The Facts Of The Cases Are Identical, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of Vide This Common Order.

For Appellant: Shri Mahesh Chhajed, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Rignesh Das, Sr. DR
Section 143(1)Section 147Section 69Section 69A

Therefore, the AO made additions in respect of total credit of Rs.24,63,386/- in the bank account as well as in respect of unexplained investment of Rs.24,35,800/- in the shops. The assessment was completed u/s.147 r.w.s. 144 of the Act on 31.03.2022 at total income of Rs.56

Hanubhai Devabhai Rathod, Ahmedabad vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Anand

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 668/AHD/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad05 Dec 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 668 & 669/Ahd/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18) बनाम/ Hanubhai Devabhai Income Tax Officer Rathod Ward 1, Anand Vs. C/O. M S Chhajed & Co. Ca, “Kamal Shanti” Nr. Sardar Patel Statue, Ahmedabad - 380014 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abrpr2912C (Appellant) .. (Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : Shri Mahesh Chhajed, A.R. ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Rignesh Das, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 26/11/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 05/12/2024 O R D E R Per Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, (In Short ‘The Cit(A)’), Dated 09.03.2024 For The Assessment Years 2016- 17 & 2017-18 Respectively. As The Facts Of The Cases Are Identical, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of Vide This Common Order.

For Appellant: Shri Mahesh Chhajed, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Rignesh Das, Sr. DR
Section 143(1)Section 147Section 69Section 69A

Therefore, the AO made additions in respect of total credit of Rs.24,63,386/- in the bank account as well as in respect of unexplained investment of Rs.24,35,800/- in the shops. The assessment was completed u/s.147 r.w.s. 144 of the Act on 31.03.2022 at total income of Rs.56

Amey Pravinbhai Bhahmbhatt, Ahmedabad vs. The ITO, Ward-7(1)(5), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1587/AHD/2024[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad05 Dec 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble, Judical Member & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 1587/Ahd/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12) बनाम/ Amey Pravinbhai Ito Brahmbhatt Ward-7(1)(5), Ahmedabad Vs. C/O. Divyang J Shah 201, 2Nd Floor, Devashish Complex, Nr. Regenta Central Antarim Hotel, Off. C. G. Road, Ahmedabad - 380006 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aelpb9923J (Appellant) .. (Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : Shri Divyang Shah, A.R. ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Sudhakar Verma, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 05/12/2024 O R D E R Per Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am:

For Appellant: Shri Divyang Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sudhakar Verma, Sr. DR
Section 144Section 147Section 148

facts and in circumstances of the case and in law, Ld. CIT(A) has erred in confirming addition of Rs. 6,37,000/- as unexplained investment? 3. Whether, on facts and in circumstances of the case and in law, Ld. Assessing officer has erred in issuing notice ... assessee in this regard is infructuous and is, therefore, dismissed. 6. The next ground pertains to addition of Rs.6,37,000/- on account of unexplained investment. In the course of assessment, the AO found that the assessee had paid sum of Rs.6,37,000/- to KIFS Trade Capital

J K Associates, Ahmedabad vs. The ITO, Ward-4(2)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1200/AHD/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad05 Dec 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 1200/Ahd/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18) बनाम/ J K Associates Ito Vikram Plaza, Nr. Ward 4(2)(1), Ahmedabad Vs. Vishwakarma Mandir, Chandlodia, Ahmedabad - 382481 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aalfj9737G (Appellant) .. (Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : Shri Parin Shah, A.R. ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Rignesh Das, Sr. Dr 25/11/2024 Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement 05/12/2024 O R D E R Per Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, (In Short ‘The Cit(A)’), Dated 03.06.2024 For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That No Return Of Income Was Filed By The Assessee For The A.Y. 2017-18. An Information Was Received By The Ao That The Assessee Firm Had Purchased Immovable Property Of Rs.1 Crore During The F.Y. 2016-17 Relevant To A.Y. 2017-18. In The Absence Of Any Return Filed By The Assessee, The Source Of Investment By The Assesse In The Immovable Property Remained Unexplained. Therefore, The Proceedings Under Section 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short

For Appellant: Shri Parin Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Rignesh Das, Sr. DR
Section 115BSection 133(6)Section 147Section 148Section 234ASection 271ASection 68

reopened assessment proceeding was completed u/s.147 r.w.s. 144B of the Act on 25.03.2022, wherein addition of Rs.1 Crore was made in respect of unexplained investment in the immovable property. 3. Aggrieved with the order of the AO, the assessee had filed an appeal before the First Appellate Authority, which ... decided by the Ld. CIT(A) vide the impugned order. The addition as made by the AO in respect of unexplained investment in the property was confirmed by the Ld. CIT(A) and the appeal of the assessee was dismissed. 4. Now, the assesse is in second appeal before

Laxmi Nanda Kishore Velegatla, Chennai vs. DCIT, CC-1(4), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1727/CHNY/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai05 Dec 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri George George K, Hon’Ble & Shri S.R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1727/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2021-22 Laxmi Nanda Kishore Velegatla, Deputy Commissioner Of Kg Signature City, D-2 Block, V. Income Tax, Floor -12A, Flat No.9, 200 Feet Central Circle -1(4), Bypass Road, Adjacent Service Chennai – 600 034. Road, Near Lalitha Mugambigai Medical College & Hospital, Maduravoyal, Chennai – 600 095. [Pan: Acopv-3242-P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Mr. P. Ranga Ramanujam, Ca : Ms. Swapna Nanu Ambatt, Cit ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 11.11.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05.12.2024

For Appellant: Mr. P. Ranga Ramanujam, CA
Section 115Section 139(4)Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 69

erred in not appreciating that the impugned addition made by AO in the assessment order under the head Unexplained Investment is neither valid in law nor on merits. 6 The Ld. CIT A has erred in not appreciating that the addition made ... with the submissions of the assessee and concluded the assessment by making an addition of Rs.12,14,570/- u/s. 69 of the Act as unexplained investment by passing an order u/s. 143(3) of the Act dated 24.09.2022, by holding as under: “6. On perusal of the list of jewellery

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1)(1), Meerut vs. Omnibus Healthcare India Private Limited, Rajdhani Enclave, Delhi

Appeal is dismissed in above terms

ITA 827/DEL/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi05 Dec 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godara & Sh. M. Balaganeshita No. 827/Del/2024 : Asstt. Year : 2017-18 Acit, Vs Omnibus Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd. Circle-1(1)(1), Shop No. 3, Plot No. 2, Near Bal Meerut, Uttar Pradesh-250001 Mandir School Delhi, Delhi-110092 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aacco0534A Assessee By : Sh. Ved Jain, Adv. & Sh. Ayush Garg, Ca Revenue By : Sh. B. S. Anand, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 25.11.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 05.12.2024 Order Per Satbeer Singh Godara: This Revenue’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2017-18, Arises Against The Order Of Cit(A)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 22.12.2023 In Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1059017134(1) In Proceedings U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”).

For Appellant: Sh. Ved Jain, Adv. &For Respondent: Sh. B. S. Anand, Sr. DR
Section 142ASection 143(3)Section 69

facts in deleting the addition ot the tune of Rs.5,30,96,798/- made by the AO under the head “Unexplained Investment u/s 69 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, as the addition was made on the basis of valuation report submitted by the Valuation Officer under section 142A ... 827/Del/2024) with assessee’s appeal ITA No. 664/Del/2024 wherein both of them are aggrieved against CIT(A)/NFAC’s action partly upholding section 69 unexplained investment of Rs.6,61,86,825/- only to the extent of Rs.1,30,90,027/-, leaving the Revenue aggrieved and is in appeal before

Guru Krishnanand Charitable Trust, Coimbatore vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1, Coimbatore

In the result, the appeals filed by the assesses in ITA Nos

ITA 129/CHNY/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giriआयकरअपील सं./ Ita Nos.127, 128 & 129/Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-2014) Guru Krishnanand Charitable Trust, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of 157, P.M. Swamy Colony, Income Tax, 5Th Street, Central Circle 1, Coimbatore 641 002. Coimbatore [Pan: Aaatg 4923A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Ms. R. Anita, Irs, Addl. Cit.

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anita, IRS, Addl. CIT
Section 12ASection 132Section 142(1)Section 144Section 148Section 271F

Unexplained Cash credits in the Bank accounts Rs.72,63,100/- ii Transfer of money from trust account to personal Rs.23,35,625/- accounts iii Unexplained investment Rs.32,50,000/- Assessed Income u/s 144 Rs. 1,28,48,725/- Aggrieved by the order, the assessee preferred an appeal before ... partly allowed the ground raised by the assessee. 6. The last ground raised by the assessee is with regard to unexplained investment of Rs.32,50,000/-. Since the assessee has explained the source for Rs.20,00,000/-, the ld. CIT(A) deleted the addition of Rs.20,00,000/- and confirmed

Guru Krishnanand Charitable, Coimbatore vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1 Cbe, Coimbatore

In the result, the appeals filed by the assesses in ITA Nos

ITA 128/CHNY/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giriआयकरअपील सं./ Ita Nos.127, 128 & 129/Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-2014) Guru Krishnanand Charitable Trust, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of 157, P.M. Swamy Colony, Income Tax, 5Th Street, Central Circle 1, Coimbatore 641 002. Coimbatore [Pan: Aaatg 4923A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Ms. R. Anita, Irs, Addl. Cit.

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anita, IRS, Addl. CIT
Section 12ASection 132Section 142(1)Section 144Section 148Section 271F

Unexplained Cash credits in the Bank accounts Rs.72,63,100/- ii Transfer of money from trust account to personal Rs.23,35,625/- accounts iii Unexplained investment Rs.32,50,000/- Assessed Income u/s 144 Rs. 1,28,48,725/- Aggrieved by the order, the assessee preferred an appeal before ... partly allowed the ground raised by the assessee. 6. The last ground raised by the assessee is with regard to unexplained investment of Rs.32,50,000/-. Since the assessee has explained the source for Rs.20,00,000/-, the ld. CIT(A) deleted the addition of Rs.20,00,000/- and confirmed

Guru Krishnanand Charitable Trust, Coimbatore vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1, Coimbatore

In the result, the appeals filed by the assesses in ITA Nos

ITA 127/CHNY/2024[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giriआयकरअपील सं./ Ita Nos.127, 128 & 129/Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-2014) Guru Krishnanand Charitable Trust, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of 157, P.M. Swamy Colony, Income Tax, 5Th Street, Central Circle 1, Coimbatore 641 002. Coimbatore [Pan: Aaatg 4923A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Ms. R. Anita, Irs, Addl. Cit.

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anita, IRS, Addl. CIT
Section 12ASection 132Section 142(1)Section 144Section 148Section 271F

Unexplained Cash credits in the Bank accounts Rs.72,63,100/- ii Transfer of money from trust account to personal Rs.23,35,625/- accounts iii Unexplained investment Rs.32,50,000/- Assessed Income u/s 144 Rs. 1,28,48,725/- Aggrieved by the order, the assessee preferred an appeal before ... partly allowed the ground raised by the assessee. 6. The last ground raised by the assessee is with regard to unexplained investment of Rs.32,50,000/-. Since the assessee has explained the source for Rs.20,00,000/-, the ld. CIT(A) deleted the addition of Rs.20,00,000/- and confirmed