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The decision most relied on for statement under section 132(4) is Andaman Timber Industries v. CCE (281 CTR 241), cited in 1,335 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on statement under section 132(4)

Andaman Timber Industries v. CCE
281 CTR 241 · 2015 · Supreme Court
1,335
citing judgments

An assessee must be given an opportunity to cross-examine third parties whose statements are relied upon for adverse findings. Failure to provide this opportunity is a serious flaw rendering the order a nullity.

Pr. CIT v. Meeta Gutgutia
395 ITR 526 · 2017 · High Court
1,226
citing judgments

In search assessments under Section 153A, additions to income are permissible only if incriminating material is found during the search; in the absence of such material, completed assessments cannot be disturbed. A statement recorded under Section 132(4) and later retracted may not, on its own, constitute sufficient incriminating evidence for making additions.

PCIT v. Best Infrastructure (India) (P.) Ltd.
397 ITR 82 · 2017 · High Court
786
citing judgments

A statement recorded under Section 132(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, does not by itself constitute incriminating material for making additions to income.

Pullangode Rubber Produce Co. Ltd. v. State of Kerala
91 ITR 18 · 1973 · Supreme Court
666
citing judgments

Admissions, whether made through entries in account books or statements, are important pieces of evidence but are not conclusive. An assessee has the right to demonstrate that an admission made by them is incorrect or can be retracted.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Harjeev Aggarwal
290 CTR 263 · 2016 · High Court
583
citing judgments

Assessment based solely on a statement recorded under Section 132(4) of the Income Tax Act requires the statement to be relatable to incriminating material or evidence found during the search, especially when considering Section 158BB(1) which restricts computation of undisclosed income to evidence found during search.

CIT v. S. Khader Khan Son
352 ITR 480 · 2013 · Supreme Court
581
citing judgments

Statements recorded during a survey under Section 133A do not have evidentiary value as Section 133A does not empower examination on oath. Consequently, additions to income cannot be made solely based on such uncorroborated statements without other credible evidence.

Umacharan Shaw & Bros. v. CIT
37 ITR 271 · 1959 · Supreme Court
567
citing judgments

An income tax assessment or addition cannot be sustained solely on the basis of suspicion, surmises, or conjectures, as strong suspicion does not amount to proof. The revenue authorities must rely on concrete evidence and material to frame an assessment.

Society v. UOI
394 ITR 220 · 2017 · Supreme Court
493
citing judgments

Uncorroborated loose papers or documents found during a search operation have no evidentiary value and cannot be the sole basis for determining undisclosed income. Additions based on such material require independent evidence to establish trustworthiness and a direct link to the assessee.

Judgments citing statement under section 132(4)

Vasireddy Vidya Sagar, Guntur vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle -1, Guntur

ITA 526/VIZ/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam07 Mar 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri K. Narasimha Chary, Hon'Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon'Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.Τ.Α.Nos.524, 525 & 526/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ष/ Assessment Years: 2014-15, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Vasireddy Vidya Sagar D.No. 5-37-44/2, Kalangi Complex 4/7, Brodipet, Guntur - 522002 [Pan: Agzps2420F] V. Dcit – Central Circle – 1 Income Tax Office Lakshmipuram Main Road Guntur - 522006 Andhra Pradesh (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतिनिधित्व/ Assessee Represented By राजस्व का प्रतिनिधित्व/ Department Represented By Shri Mv Prasad, Ca Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr.Ar सुनवाई समाप्त होने की तिथि/ Date Of Conclusion Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 19.02.2025 07.03.2025 आदेश /Order Per Shri S Balakrishnan: 1. These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against Different Orders Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam – 3 [Hereinafter In Short "Ld.Cit(A)"] Vide Respective Din & Order No. As Stated Below:-

Section 115BSection 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 153C

payment of Rs. 11,17,507/- on 29.03.2014 to M/s.Polisetty Somasundaram. Ld. AO found that in the sworn statement under section 132(4) of the Act, Managing Partner of M/s. Polisetty Somasundaram has stated that cash payments made to the assessee are cash loans and the amount received with interest

Vasireddy Vidya Sagar, Guntur vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Guntur

ITA 525/VIZ/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam07 Mar 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri K. Narasimha Chary, Hon'Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon'Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.Τ.Α.Nos.524, 525 & 526/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ष/ Assessment Years: 2014-15, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Vasireddy Vidya Sagar D.No. 5-37-44/2, Kalangi Complex 4/7, Brodipet, Guntur - 522002 [Pan: Agzps2420F] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) V. Dcit – Central Circle – 1 Income Tax Office Lakshmipuram Main Road Guntur - 522006 Andhra Pradesh (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतिनिधित्व/ Assessee Represented By राजस्व का प्रतिनिधित्व/ Department Represented By सुनवाई समाप्त होने की तिथि/ Date Of Conclusion Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : Shri Mv Prasad, Ca : Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr.Ar 19.02.2025 07.03.2025 आदेश /Order Per Shri S Balakrishnan: 1. These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against Different Orders Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam – 3 [Hereinafter In Short "Ld.Cit(A)"] Vide Respective Din & Order No. As Stated Below:-

Section 115BSection 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 153C

payment of Rs. 11,17,507/- on 29.03.2014 to M/s.Polisetty Somasundaram. Ld. AO found that in the sworn statement under section 132(4) of the Act, Managing Partner of M/s. Polisetty Somasundaram has stated that cash payments made to the assessee are cash loans and the amount received with interest

Vasireddy Vidya Sagar, Guntur vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Guntur

ITA 524/VIZ/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam07 Mar 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri K. Narasimha Chary, Hon'Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon'Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.Τ.Α.Nos.524, 525 & 526/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ष/ Assessment Years: 2014-15, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Vasireddy Vidya Sagar V. Dcit – Central Circle – 1 D.No. 5-37-44/2, Kalangi Complex 4/7, Brodipet, Guntur - 522002 [Pan: Agzps2420F] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) Income Tax Office Lakshmipuram Main Road Guntur - 522006 Andhra Pradesh (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतिनिधित्व/ Assessee Represented By राजस्व का प्रतिनिधित्व/ Department Represented By Shri Mv Prasad, Ca Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr.Ar सुनवाई समाप्त होने की तिथि/ Date Of Conclusion Of Hearing 19.02.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 07.03.2025 आदेश /Order Per Shri S Balakrishnan: 1. These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against Different Orders Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam – 3 [Hereinafter In Short "Ld.Cit(A)"] Vide Respective Din & Order No. As Stated Below:-

Section 115BSection 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 153CSection 65B

payment of Rs. 11,17,507/- on 29.03.2014 to M/s.Polisetty Somasundaram. Ld. AO found that in the sworn statement under section 132(4) of the Act, Managing Partner of M/s. Polisetty Somasundaram has stated that cash payments made to the assessee are cash loans and the amount received with interest