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Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 69ASection 69A5,888 judgments

The decision most relied on for unexplained money is (Central)-1 v. NRA Iron & Steel (P) Ltd. (103 Taxmann.com 48), cited in 696 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on unexplained money

(Central)-1 v. NRA Iron & Steel (P) Ltd.
103 Taxmann.com 48 · 2019 · Supreme Court
696
citing judgments

When assessing cash credits, share capital, or loans, the assessee bears the onus to prove the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of transactions. This burden is not discharged merely by documentary evidence if field inquiries reveal accommodation entries or dealings with paper/shell companies.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Nova Promoters and Finlease (P) Ltd.
342 ITR 169 · 2012 · High Court
658
citing judgments

To make an addition under Section 68 for unexplained cash credits, the Assessing Officer must conduct proper inquiry into the identity, genuineness, and creditworthiness of the creditor, especially concerning share application money. The assessee's initial discharge of burden by providing necessary details shifts the onus back to the AO for further investigation, including the source of source.

Kale Khan Mohammad Hanif v. CIT
50 ITR 1 · 1963 · Supreme Court
581
citing judgments

The assessee bears the onus of proving the source and nature of any sum of money or receipt found to have been received by them. If the assessee fails to satisfactorily explain the receipt, the Income-tax Officer is entitled to treat it as taxable income.

Lalchand Bhagat Ambica Ram v. CIT
37 ITR 288 · 1959 · Supreme Court
570
citing judgments

Where an assessee maintains regular books of account, and these books are not rejected or found defective by the Assessing Officer, any cash deposits or available cash shown in the cash book, if sufficient to cover the transaction, cannot be treated as unexplained income or an addition under sections 68 or 69A.

CIT v. Daulat Ram Rawatmull
87 ITR 349 · 1973 · Supreme Court
525
citing judgments

The onus to prove that an apparent transaction or explanation is not real lies with the person who claims it to be so. If an assessee provides a plausible explanation for a transaction, the revenue must establish that the apparent transaction is not genuine.

Roshan Di Hatti v. CIT
107 ITR 938 · 1977 · Supreme Court
477
citing judgments

An assessee bears the onus to prove the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of any cash credit or transaction. If the assessee fails to discharge this burden with cogent evidence and explanation, the Assessing Officer is justified in making additions to their income, and no further burden lies on the revenue.

CIT v. Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd.
208 ITR 465 · 1994 · High Court
427
citing judgments

When an assessee seeks to explain a cash credit under Section 68, they must prove the identity of the creditors, their creditworthiness or capacity to advance money, and the genuineness of the transactions. The burden of proof is not discharged merely by filing confirmatory letters or demonstrating banking channel transactions.

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.

Judgments citing unexplained money

Harsh Comtrade Pvt Ltd, Surat vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 5(4), Kolkata

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

ITA 225/KOL/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata01 Jul 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri George Mathanआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.225/Kol/2024 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2012-2013) Harsh Comtrade Private Limited, Vs Ito, Ward-5(4), Kolkata 1/A, Stuti Apartment, Near Ashok Panhouse, City Light, Surat, Gujarat Pan No. :Aabcg 8847 C (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) : Shri Mehul Shah, Ar नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri S.B. Chakraborthy, Addl. Cit-Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 01/07/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 01/07/2025 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 28.12.2023, Passed In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1059161646(1) For The Assessment Year 2012-2013. 2. Shri Mehul Shah, Ld. Ar Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee & Shri S.B.Chakraborthy, Ld.Sr. Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. 3. At The Time Of Hearing, Ld. Ar Submitted That He Has Filed Written Submissions Before The Tribunal Which Has Been Placed In The Paper Book At Pages 90 To 104 Which Reads As Follows :- Before Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Kolkata - 'Smc' Bench In The Case Of Harsh Comtrade Pvt. Ltd Sub: Written Submission For A.Y. 2012-13 Ref: Assessee'S Appeal No. 225/Kol/2024 Date Of Hearing: 21.08.2024 May It Please To Your Honour 1. In This Case, The Case Is Re-Opened On The Basis Of Reasons For Reopening Recorded On 23.03.2018. The Same Is Reproduced

For Respondent: Shri S.B. Chakraborthy, Addl. CIT-Sr.DR
Section 148

accounts and in such scenario, the Courts have clearly held that no additions can be made of any cash credits u/s 68 or unexplained money. 31. The issue is directly covered by the decision of Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of Veedhata Tower

Narendrasinh Manubha Zala, Bhachau vs. The ITO Ward-4, Gandhidham, (Bhuj-2)

In the result, the appeal is "Dismissed"”

ITA 101/RJT/2025[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Rajkot30 Jun 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 101/Rjt/2025 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Hybrid Hearing) Narendrasinh Manubha Zala Vs. Income Tax Officer, Wd – 4, 102, 1St Floor, Income Tax Officer, Kariya Dham Bhat Pariya Vistar, Main Road, Plot No. 32, Sector No. 3, Nr. Bhachau - 370140 Iffco Colony, Gandhidham-370201 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aanpz8118R (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri D. M. Rindani, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. Dr

For Appellant: Shri D. M. Rindani, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250

Appeal Centre, Delhi erred in confirming the action of the ITO Ward-4, Gandhidhamin making addition of Rs. 26,50,000/- by way of unexplained money deposited in the bank account of Appellant during demonetization period. 3.The appellant craves leave to add, amend, alter and withdraw any ground of appeal ... total income. In response, no reply has been received by this office. Therefore, an addition of Rs. 26,50,000/- is made as unexplained money. Narendrasinh M. Zala v. ITO 8. That the assessee filed an appeal against the order of the Ld. AO, vide dated 09.12.2019. In the office

Jivrajbhai Mavjibhai Pa vs. Iya, Suratvs.Income Tax Officer Ward 3(3)(1) Surat, Ayakar Bhawan, Surat

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

ITA 1102/SRT/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Jun 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Tr Senthil Kumar & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1120/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Hybrid Hearing) Jivrajbhai Mavjibhai Pavsiya 204, Amizara Palace, B/H Vs. Gabani Kidney Hospital, Lal Darwaja, Surat-395006 Income Tax Officer Ward No.3(3)(2), Surat, Ayakar Bhawan, Majura Gate Nr. New Civil Hospital, Surat-395 001 स्थायीलेखासं. / जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Adwpp 2625 F (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Appellant By Shri Kamlesh Pandya, Ca राजस्व की ओर से /Respondent By Ms. Neerja Sharma, Sr-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing 08/05/2025 उ‌द्घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 30/06/2025 आदेश / Order Per Bijayananda Pruseth, Am: This Appeal By The Assessee Emanates From The Order Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (In Short, 'The Act') Dated 30.08.2024 By The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi /Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals) [In Short, 'Cit(A)'] For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18, Which In Turn Arises Out Of Assessment Order Passed By Assessing Officer (In Short, 'Ao') U/S 143(3) Of The Act Dated 27.12.2019. Grounds Of Appeal Raised By The Assessee Are As Under: "1. Learned Cit(A) Erred In Making Order By Upholding Addition Made By Ito Without Considering Facts, Circumstances Of Our Case & Submission Made By Us During Appeal Proceedings Even Though Source Of Cash Deposit Already Explained, Therefore Section 69A Not Applicable In Our Case.

Section 115BSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 44ASection 69A

issued a show cause notice asking assessee 2 ITA No.1102/SRT/2024/AY.2017-18 Jivrajbhai M Pavsiya to explain why Rs.13,50,000/- should not be treated as unexplained money. The assessee submitted copy of ITR, computation of income, cash book and ledger of M/s B. Pavasiya & Co., but he did not file