“Section 56(2)(vii)(c)”
The decision most relied on for Section 56(2)(vii)(c) is Sudhir Menon HUF v. ACIT (45 Taxmann.com 176), cited in 21 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 56(2)(vii)(c)
Section 56(2)(vii)(c) does not apply to additional shares allotted pro rata to existing shareholders, as there is no scope for any property being received in such a situation.
An addition made to income for unexplained share capital is unsustainable if the assessee fails to produce the share applicants, as the assessee cannot be tasked with finding those individuals.
The dismissal of a Special Leave Petition (SLP) by the Supreme Court does not, in itself, constitute a judgment affirming the High Court's decision. It signifies that the Supreme Court did not find sufficient grounds to interfere with the High Court's findings.
Penalty cannot be imposed when the addition to income is solely on account of the valuation officer's estimation of fair market value.
An assessee claiming deduction under Section 54F is not disentitled if they are a co-owner of another residential property, as fractional ownership does not violate the conditions of the section.
The issuance of bonus shares is merely a capitalization of profits and does not constitute a distribution of profits or a gift to shareholders, as they are essentially receiving certificates entitling them to participate in the company's reserves as part of the capital.