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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

Subahan Abdul Majzeeth, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-10(1), Chennai

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

ITA 3337/CHNY/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 Nov 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri G. Manjunathaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.: 3337/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2015 - 16 Shri Subahan Abdul The Income Tax Officer, Majzeeth, Vs. Non-Corporate Ward 10(1), F1, Prp Block-Rose Park, Chennai. No.10, Santhi Nagar, 1St Cross, Adambakkam, Chennai – 600 088. Pan: Agmpa 9389E (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri S. Sathyanarayanan,Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.Cit सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 14.11.2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 16.11.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Arising Out Of Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-12, Chennai In Ita No.26/Cit(A)-12/2017-18 Dated 28.09.2018. The Assessment Was Framed By The Ito, Non-Corporate Ward 10(1), Chennai For The Assessment Year 2015-16 U/S.143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter The ‘Act’) Vide Order Dated 02.11.2017. 2. At The Outset, It Is Noticed That This Appeal Is Barred By Limitation By 1 Day & The Assessee Has Filed Condonation Petition Stating The Reason That Due To Time Involved In Collecting The Papers From Assessee’S Chartered Accountant & To Hand Over The Same To His Advocate, There Was A Delay Of One Day In Filing Of This Appeal Before The Tribunal. When This Was Confronted To Ld.Senior Dr, He Could Not Object. Hence, We Condone The Delay & Admit The Appeal.

For Appellant: Shri S. Sathyanarayanan,AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri AR.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.CIT
Section 143(3)Section 69

purchase account amounting to Rs.27,16,501/- is nothing but suppression of purchases. Therefore, the AO added this amount of Rs.29,05,664/- as unexplained investment u/s.69 of the Act by noting in para 19 as under:- “19. In view of the above findings, the total purchases is taken ... CBEC and the Total Purchases as per P&L A/c amounting to Rs.29,05,644 (Rs.5189330 – 2283686) is added to the total income as Unexplained Investments u/s.69.” Aggrieved, assessee preferred appeal before the CIT(A). 5. The CIT(A) after examining the submissions of the assessee confirmed the addition

Satguru Iron & Steel Company, Mumbai vs. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 987/MUM/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Nov 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri B. R. Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.987/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2017-18) Satguru Iron & Steel बिधम/ Pcit-8 Company Pvt. Ltd. Room No. 611, 6Th Floor, Vs. 205, Sujata Chambers Off, Aayakar Bhavan, Katha Bazar Masjid (W), Maharishi Karve Road, 2Nd Floor, 1/3 Abhichand Mumbai-400020. Gandhi Marg, Mumbai- 400009. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aalcs0501Q (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Vijay Mehta Revenue By: Shri Manoj Kumar (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 04/10/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 10/11/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax-8 [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Pcit”], Mumbai Dated 11.03.2022 For Assessment Year 2017-18 Passed Under Section 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri Vijay MehtaFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 263

According to the Ld. PCIT, the assessee’s investment in un-listed shares of M/s. Morya Erectors Pvt. Ltd. was in the nature of unexplained investment in the books of assessee in view of Section 69 of the Act. And therefore, according to Ld. PCIT, Rs.4 ... required to be added back to the total income of assessee being unexplained investment. Therefore, according to him since the AO has not taxed the said amount the assessment order of AO was erroneous as well as prejudicial to the revenue. 5 A.Y. 2017-18 Satguru Iron & Steel Company

Premalatha Ramu, Chennai vs. ITO, Chennai

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

ITA 836/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai02 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 836/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year:2012-13 Smt. Premalatha Ramu, The Income Tax Officer, No. 33/2, Kalaivanar Colony, V. Non Corporate Ward -7(2), 2Nd Street, Anna Nagar West Chennai. Extension, Chennai – 600 101. [Pan: Agfpr-4525-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Ca : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 20.10.2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 02.11.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per G. Manjunatha:

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, CA
Section 143(3)Section 68

rejection of explanation for the source were not justified. 5. The CIT (Appeals) erred in sustaining the addition of Rs.19,32,780/- as unexplained investment with regard to the transaction with the appellant's husband for the reasons stated in para 6.3 of the impugned order in the computation ... determined total income of Rs. 74,10,030/-, after making additions towards unexplained cash credit for unsecured loan amounting to Rs. 50 lakhs and unexplained investments towards unsecured loans given to her husband amounting to Rs. 19,32,780/-. The assessee carried the matter in appeal before the first appellate

Raju Tirathdas Ramchandani, Mum vs. Income Tax Officer-22(3)(1), Mum

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2252/MUM/2022[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2022AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhraju Tirathdas Vs. Income Tax Officer - Ramchandani, 603, 22(3)(1), Piramal Premodyan Co-Op Chamber, Lal Baugh Housing Society, 12Th Parel, Road, Ram Krishna Maharashtra - 400012 Mission, Khar (W) Mumbai – 400 052 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No: Aebpr3611P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Shashi Bekal Respondent By : Mahita Nair Date Of Hearing 31.10.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 31.10.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Am: The Solitary Ground Of Appeal Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Nfac In Confirming The Levy Of Penalty Of Rs.4,49,922/- U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Act. 2. Fact In Brief Is That Assessment U/S 144 R.W.S 147 Of The Act Was Finalized On 04.03.2013. During The Course Assessment A.O Noticed That Assessee Has Made Total Investment Of Rs.14,00,000/- During The Year In All Templaton India Treasury Management Account Regular Plan – Weekly Dividend Plan Scheme. The A.O Stated That During The Course Of

For Appellant: Shashi BekalFor Respondent: Mahita Nair
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

nature and the source of the investment made was provided by the assessee, therefore, the A.O treated the amount of Rs.14,00,000/- as unexplained investment and added back to the total income of the assessee. The A.O has also initiated penalty ... dated 11.03.2016 the A.O stated that neither assessee attended during the course of penalty proceedings nor filed any explanation for the aforesaid unexplained investment, therefore, penalty to the amount of Rs. 4,49,922/- was levied. 3. Assessee filed appeal before the ld. CIT(A). Even before