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“unexplained jewellery”

Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 69ASection 69A324 judgments

The decision most relied on for unexplained jewellery is Ashok Chaddha v. ITO (337 ITR 399), cited in 252 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on unexplained jewellery

Ashok Chaddha v. ITO
337 ITR 399 · 2011 · High Court
252
citing judgments

In search assessments under section 153A, a notice under section 143(2) is not required if a notice under section 153A(1)(a) has been issued. Modest or customary jewellery, commensurate with age and status, found during a search, especially if it is 'Stridhan' or falls within CBDT guidelines, cannot be added as unexplained income.

CIT v. Ratanlal Vyaparilal Jain
339 ITR 351 · 2011 · High Court
113
citing judgments

Jewellery found within the CBDT prescribed limits (500g for married women, 250g for unmarried women, 100g for men) cannot be seized, even if not fully explained. However, its value can be added as undisclosed income under Section 69B if the taxpayer fails to prove its source.

Smt. Neena Syal v. ACIT
70 ITD 62 · 1999 · ITAT
39
citing judgments

Disallowance of expenses cannot be made if their genuineness is not challenged. For unexplained money, possession of gold jewellery by married ladies up to 500 grams is considered explained.

Chadha v. ITO
202 Taxmann 395 · 2011 · High Court
37
citing judgments

Jewellery found during a search that is adequately explained as being owned by a married lady for a long time, even without documentary evidence, should not be added to income, as this recognizes realities of life.

CIT v. Satya Narain Patni
46 Taxmann.com 440 · 2014 · High Court
33
citing judgments

Jewellery found in possession, to the extent permitted by Instruction No. 1916 (which exempts up to 100 gms of gold for unmarried male members), cannot be treated as an undisclosed investment.

Revenue. In Asstt.CIT v. Ramesh Chandra R. Patel
89 ITD 203 · 2004 · ITAT
32
citing judgments

Jewellery within prescribed limits, especially that received during marriage, is presumed explained even if found during a search, based on CBDT instructions. The revenue cannot treat such jewellery as unexplained income simply because it was found.

Pati Devi v. ITO
240 ITR 727 · 1999 · High Court
27
citing judgments

Jewellery up to prescribed limits (e.g., 500 grams for a married lady, 100 grams for a male member, as per CBDT Instruction No. 1916) is presumed to be explained. The revenue must rebut this presumption to treat such jewellery as unexplained.

449 (Madras), Sterling Machine Tools v. CIT
122 ITR 926 · High Court
22
citing judgments

Unexplained jewellery found during a search can be added to income, even if the assessee claims it was received back against purchase bills, especially when part of the unaccounted cash is deposited in the bank.

Judgments citing unexplained jewellery

DCIT, Central Circle-3, Vadodara vs. M/S. Tash Investment Pvt. Ltd, Vadodara

The appeal of the Revenue is partly allowed

ITA 821/AHD/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad15 Jul 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Mrs. Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarआयकर अपील सं / Ita No. 821/Ahd/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year : 2015-16 बनाम बनाम बनाम बनाम Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Tash Investment Pvt. Ltd., Income-Tax, 9Th Floor, Abs Tower, Vs. Central Circle-3, Old Padra Road, Vadodara Vadodara, Gujarat Pan: Aaact 6737 A अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) िनधा"रती की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri Milin Mehta, Ar ""थ" की ओर से / Revenue By: Shri Pratik Sharma, Sr Dr सुनवाई की तारीख /Date Of Hearing : 25/04/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 15/07/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Annapurna Guptapresent Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-12, Ahmedabad [Hereinafter Referred To As "Cit(A)" For Short] Dated 18.01.2018 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act" For Short], For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2015-16. 2. Grounds Raised Are As Under:- “1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 1,23,80,013/- (Rs.31,24,113/- Found From Locker No. 1483 Of Bank Of Baroda + Rs. 92,55,900/- Found From Locker No.430 Of Royal Bank Of Scotland) Made On Account Of Unexplained Jewellery Without Considering The Fact That The Assessee Could Not Explain The Source Of Investment & Also Could Not Submit The Documentary Evidences Regarding The Source Of Jewellery Like Purchase Bills, Vouchers Etc. Dcit Vs. Tash Investment Pvt Ltd Ay : 2015-16 2

For Appellant: Shri Milin Mehta, ARFor Respondent: Shri Pratik Sharma, Sr DR
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 250

locker No. 1483 of Bank of Baroda + Rs. 92,55,900/- found from locker No.430 of Royal Bank of Scotland) made on account of unexplained jewellery without considering the fact that the assessee could not explain the source of investment and also could not submit the documentary evidences regarding ... locker No. 1483 of Bank of Baroda + Rs. 92,55,900/- found from locker No.430 of Royal Bank of Scotland) made on account of unexplained jewellery without considering the fact that the assessee could not explain the source of investment and also could not submit the documentary evidences regarding

JCIT(OSD), Central Circle-3(4), Chennai vs. Late Shri Venkataram Raddy Bezawada Rep by L/H Smt. B. Kamakshi (Wife )& Others, Nellore

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 36/CHNY/2023[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2008-09

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also

JCIT(OSD), Central Circle-3(4), Chennai vs. Late Shri Venkataram Raddy Bezawada Rep by L/H Smt. B. Kamakshi (Wife )& Others, Nellore

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 35/CHNY/2023[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2007-08

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also

JCIT(OSD), Central Circle-3(4), Chennai vs. Late Shri Venkataram Raddy Bezawada Rep by L/H Smt. B. Kamakshi (Wife )& Others, Nellore

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 34/CHNY/2023[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2006-07

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also

Late Mr.Bezwada Venkatram Reddy (Rep by Legal Heir Smt.B.Kamakshi), Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 955/CHNY/2022[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2010-2011

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also

Late Mr.Bezwada Venkatram Reddy (Rep by Legal Heir Smt.B.Kamakshi), Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 954/CHNY/2022[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2009-2010

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also

Late Mr.Bezwada Venkatram Reddy (Rep by Legal Heir Smt.B.Kamakshi), Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 953/CHNY/2022[2008-2009]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2008-2009

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also

Late Mr.Bezwada Venkatram Reddy (Rep by Legal Heir Smt.B.Kamakshi), Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 952/CHNY/2022[2007-2008]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2007-2008

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also

Late Mr.Bezwada Venkatram Reddy (Rep by Legal Heir Smt.B.Kamakshi), Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, the assessee’s appeal for AYs 2006-07 to 2010-2011

ITA 951/CHNY/2022[2006-2007]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai17 May 2024AY 2006-2007

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.951/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2006-07) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.952/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2007-08) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.953/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) & 4. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.954/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) & 5. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.955/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) & 6. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.956/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) & 7. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.957/Chny/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Smt. B.Kamakshi Dcit [L/H Of Shri Bezwada Venkatram Central Circle -3(4), Reddy (Deceased)] Chennai. बनाम/ Vs. Flat F3, Prakruthi Apartments, 20, Dr.Ranga Road, Mylapore Chennai-600 004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Agdpb-3601-R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan (CA)- Ld.ARFor Respondent: Smt. Komali Krishna (CIT)-Ld. DR
Section 153ASection 234A

Lacs was made for AY 2012-13 also. 2.9 In AY 2012-13, Ld. AO made another addition of Rs.72.23 Lacs on account of unexplained jewellery. During search, 1792.30 grams of gold jewellery worth Rs.34.10 Lacs and 48.9 carats of diamond worth Rs.24.75 Lacs was found from a locker. Also