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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

DCIT, Central Circle 2(3), Chennai vs. Sivasubramanian, Karur

In the result, all the appeals of the Revenue and all the COs of the assessee are dismissed

ITA 1243/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Bleshri Manu Kumar Giriand Hon’Ble Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1208/Chny/2024 & C.O.No.35/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.1208/Chny/2024) िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2018-2019. The Assistant Commissioner P. Selvaraj, Of Income Tax, Vs. 5/68,Kurumbapatty, Central Circle 2, Pavithram Po Trichy Karur 639 002. Pan: Boips 1370G Respondent/Cross Objector Appellant आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1212/Chny/2024 & C.O.No.36/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.1212/Chny/2024) िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2018-2019. The Assistant Commissioner K.N. Prabhu, Of Income Tax, Vs. 23, Bharathi Nagar, Central Circle 2, Karur 639 002 Trichy Pan: Aczpp 6832G Appellant Respondent/Cross Objector

Section 132Section 153C

firm during the appellate proceedings. 3 The Ld.CIT(A) erred in holding that the amount of deposit made would not fetch the character of unexplained money u/s.69A of the Act, without appreciating that the amount of deposit made by the assessee is out of the unexplained money in his possession ... made in the FY 2017-18 c. The Hon’ble CIT(A) has been correct in holding that the “deposit amount” cannot fall under “unexplained money” as held by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. 3. Prayer For the above grounds, and any other grounds that may be adduced during appellate

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-2, Trichy vs. K.N.Prabhu, Karur

In the result, all the appeals of the Revenue and all the COs of the assessee are dismissed

ITA 1212/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Bleshri Manu Kumar Giriand Hon’Ble Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1208/Chny/2024 & C.O.No.35/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.1208/Chny/2024) िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2018-2019. The Assistant Commissioner P. Selvaraj, Of Income Tax, Vs. 5/68,Kurumbapatty, Central Circle 2, Pavithram Po Trichy Karur 639 002. Pan: Boips 1370G Respondent/Cross Objector Appellant आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1212/Chny/2024 & C.O.No.36/Chny/2024 (In Ita No.1212/Chny/2024) िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2018-2019. The Assistant Commissioner K.N. Prabhu, Of Income Tax, Vs. 23, Bharathi Nagar, Central Circle 2, Karur 639 002 Trichy Pan: Aczpp 6832G Appellant Respondent/Cross Objector

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firm during the appellate proceedings. 3 The Ld.CIT(A) erred in holding that the amount of deposit made would not fetch the character of unexplained money u/s.69A of the Act, without appreciating that the amount of deposit made by the assessee is out of the unexplained money in his possession ... made in the FY 2017-18 c. The Hon’ble CIT(A) has been correct in holding that the “deposit amount” cannot fall under “unexplained money” as held by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. 3. Prayer For the above grounds, and any other grounds that may be adduced during appellate

Shri Santosh Harichand Katrela, Beed vs. Income-Tax Officer, Ward -1, Beed

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

ITA 339/PUN/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune12 Dec 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.339/Pun/2021 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18 Shri Santosh Harichand Vs. Ito, Ward-1, Beed. Katrela, Audut Campus, Jalna Road, Gujrathi Colony Beed, Beed- 431122. Pan : Akgpk6862N Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Smt. Deepa Khare Revenue By : Shri Arvind Desai Date Of Hearing : 13.11.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 12.12.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 18.03.2021 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. Registry Has Pointed Out That The Appeal Is Filed With Delay Of 99 Days. In The Light Of The Fact That Due To Covid-19 Pandemic The Period Of Limitation Has Already Been Extended By Hon’Ble Supreme

For Appellant: Smt. Deepa KhareFor Respondent: Shri Arvind Desai
Section 115BSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 68Section 69Section 69A

that the above amount was accepted by the assessee after declaration of demonetization hence the above amount of Rs.4,74,000/- is treated as unexplained money and added to the total income of the assessee 4 u/s 69A r.w.s. 115BBE in view of second amendment to section 115BBE made through ... Rs.14,72,290/- as against the income returned by the assessee at Rs.9,98,290/-. The above assessed income includes Rs.4,74,000/- as unexplained money u/s 69A of the IT Act. 5. In first appeal, after considering the reply of the assessee, Ld. CIT(A)/NFAC dismissed the appeal