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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

Sundri Chimandas, Chennai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 3 (4), Chennai

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

ITA 969/CHNY/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 May 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Ragunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 969/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21 Sundri Chimandas Deputy Commissioner Of 49, Old No. 27, T. Mangharam, V. Income Tax, Rattan Bazaar, Central Circle -3(4), Chennai – 600 003. Chennai. [Pan: Aabpc-1797-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 24.04.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 29.05.2024

For Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 115BSection 133ASection 143(3)Section 69B

regards to the order of the CIT(A) confirming the action of Assessing Officer in making :-2-: ITA. No: 969/Chny/2023 addition of unexplained investment in stock being difference in valuation of stock found during the course of survey conducted u/s. 133A of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred ... been offered as ‘business income’ and hence it does not warrant addition u/s.69B of the Act. The Assessing Officer considered the excess stock as unexplained investment by relying on the decision of Hon’ble High Court of Madras in the case of M/s. SVS Oils Mills vs. ACIT

Kishore Ghevarchand Jain, Mumbai vs. DCIT, Circle-1, Kalyan

In the result, the appeal is allowed in aforesaid terms

ITA 278/MUM/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 May 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayassessment Year: 2015-16 Mr. Kishor Ghevarchand Jain Circle -1, Kalyan D.C.I.T. 3Rd Floor, 1St Floor, Porwal Bhawan, Mohan Plaza, Vs. Near Vaishya Mandir Hall, Wayale Nagar, Kasarhat, Kalyan Khadak Pada, Thane - 421301. Kalyan (W.) - 421301. Pan: Aazpj6248E (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Bhupendra Shah, A.R. Revenue By : Shri P. D. Chougule (Addl. Cit), Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 13 . 05 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 29 . 05 . 2024 O R D E R Per : Ratnesh Nandan Sahay: 1. This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Appellant Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit (Appeals) Passed U/S. 250 Of The Income Tax Act [The „Act‟ In Short] Vide Its Din & Order No. Itba/ Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1057548827(1) Dated 31/10/2023 For The Assessment Year 2015-16. 2. The Following Ground Of Appeal Have Been Raised:

For Appellant: Shri Bhupendra Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri P. D. Chougule (Addl. CIT), Sr. D.R
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 234BSection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 5Section 69Section 69C

erred in making an addition of Rs. 1,20.10,900/- being profit earned by appellant from trading in currency derivatives as unexplained investment u/s. 69 of the Act 3 Mr. Kishor Ghevarchand Jain a. by failing to appreciate that appellant has already offered an amount of Rs.1 ... income from business in its return of income and addition of the same as unexplained investment u/s. 69 of the Act will tantamount to double addition b. nowhere proving that the transaction carried out by appellant are non-genuine; c. the transaction in currency derivative carried out by appellant

Sakina Ahmedali Kantavala, Ahmedabad vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(2)(4), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of assessee is allowed

ITA 41/AHD/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 May 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Accountnat Member Assessment Year : 2017-18 Sakina Ahmedali Kantavala The Income Tax Officer 122 Kutbi Mohalla 1/N Kalupur Vs Ward-1(2)(4) Darwaja Ahmedabad Kalupur Ahmedabad – 380 001 Gujarat Pan:Eqepk 9096 J अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri S.K. Sadhwani, Ar Revenue By : Shri N.J. Vyas, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 16 /05/2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28 /05/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokarthe Present Appeal Has Been Filed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Nfac) [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Cit(A)”] Dated 28.11.2023, Arising In The Matter Of Assessment Order Passed U/S 144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act") Relevant To The Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-2018. 2. Following Grounds Of Appeal Are Taken By The Assessee: Sakina Ahmedali Kantavala Vs. Ito Asst. Year : 2017-18

For Appellant: Shri S.K. Sadhwani, ARFor Respondent: Shri N.J. Vyas, Sr.DR
Section 142(1)Section 144Section 69A

unjustified in treating the total cash deposits of Rs.14,10,000/- in both joint bank accounts held in name of 4 family members, as unexplained investment belonging to the appellant only. Both the Ld. Authorities have disregarded the fact that bank accounts are held in jt. names of [a] Appellant ... Head. 5. Ld. CIT(A) has erred both in law and on facts in confirming the above addition made by AO u/s 69A as unexplained investment from undisclosed sources rws 115BBE, in complete disregard of explanation about of source of deposits/other credits furnished by appellant during ass. proceedings, without giving