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“admission of additional evidence”

AppealsRule 46ARule 46A1,576 judgments

The decision most relied on for admission of additional evidence is CBI v. V.C. Shukla (3 SCC 410), cited in 442 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on admission of additional evidence

CBI v. V.C. Shukla
3 SCC 410 · 1998 · Supreme Court
442
citing judgments

Loose sheets of paper, excel sheets, or diaries, often referred to as 'dumb documents,' are wholly irrelevant as evidence and not admissible under Section 34 of the Evidence Act if they lack evidentiary value. Additions to income cannot be made solely based on such documents without corroborating, reliable, and admissible evidence supported by other circumstances.

Common Cause v. Union of India
77 Taxmann.com 245 · 2017 · Supreme Court
267
citing judgments

Additions under the Income Tax Act cannot be made solely based on entries in loose sheets, dumb documents, or mere sworn statements without independent, reliable, and cogent corroborating evidence. Uncorroborated loose papers are not admissible evidence on their own, even if the original context was criminal investigation.

Shri Kailashben Manharlal Chokshi v. CIT
174 Taxmann 466 · 2008 · High Court
225
citing judgments

Liability cannot be fastened solely on the basis of a self-incriminating sworn statement made during a search, as such statements are not conclusive and require corroborative evidence.

Smt. Prabhavati S. Shah v. CIT
231 ITR 1 · 1998 · High Court
186
citing judgments

The first appellate authority must admit additional evidence if it is necessary for determining the true state of affairs and preventing undue hardship or a failure of justice, even without a specific request and particularly when the case falls under Rule 46A(1)(c).

CIT v. Manish Build Well (P) Ltd.
16 Taxmann.com 27 · 2011 · High Court
120
citing judgments

The CIT(A) must strictly comply with Rule 46A of the Income-tax Rules for admitting additional evidence, ensuring all prescribed conditions exist, reasons are recorded, and reasonable opportunity is provided to the Assessing Officer.

CIT v. Sunil Aggarwal
64 Taxmann.com 107 · 2015 · High Court
113
citing judgments

An addition of an unexplained cash credit based solely on an assessee's retracted admission made during a search and seizure operation is not justified, especially if the assessee later provides verifiable explanations.

CIT v. P.V. Kalyanasundaram
282 ITR 259 · 2006 · High Court
108
citing judgments

Seized loose sheets or unsigned documents discovered during a search operation possess admissible evidentiary value and can form the basis for income additions if corroborated by external evidence, such as matching payments, business records, or corroborative statements.

CIT v. Text Hundred India Pvt. Ltd.
351 ITR 57 · 2013 · High Court
88
citing judgments

The Tribunal has the discretion to admit additional evidence, even if filed by a party, when it deems it necessary for proper adjudication and to achieve substantial justice. This power can be exercised in the interest of justice.

Judgments citing admission of additional evidence

Ameetsingh Ajitsingh Rajpal, Pune vs. DCIT Circle-5, Pune

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1705/PUN/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune25 Nov 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1705/Pun/2025 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 Ameetsingh Ajitsingh Rajpal, Vs. Dcit, Circle-5, Pune. 479, Eden Villa, Rasta Peth, Kasba Peth, Pune- 411011. Pan : Aaqpr3148E Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Suhas Bora & Riya Oswal Revenue By : Smt. N. C. Shilpa Date Of Hearing : 20.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 25.11.2025 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 27.05.2025 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Upholding The Disallowance Of Deduction Claimed Under Section 54F Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 Amounting To Rs. 92,85,214/-Solely On The Ground That The Reinvestment Was Not Made In A Residential House.

For Appellant: Shri Suhas Bora &For Respondent: Smt. N. C. Shilpa
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 54Section 54FSection 68

also submitted an application under Rule 29 of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1963 for admission of additional evidences filed in the shape of paper book no.2 starting from page 5 no.101 to 246. Apart from these additional evidences, Ld. AR also relied on legal compilation consisting ... which was also confirmed by Ld. CIT(A)/NFAC. In this regard, we also find that the assessee has filed an application for admission of additional evidences which could not be filed before the subordinate authorities. We further find that the assessee has relied on coordinate bench decisions passed

Minakshi Kishor Lolge, Parbhani vs. ITO, Ward-Hingoli, Parbhani

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 1962/PUN/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Pune24 Nov 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Ms.Astha Chandra & Dr.Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.1962/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2019-20 Minakshi Kishor Lolge, V The Income Tax Officer, Takli Kumbhakarna, Parbhani, S Ward Hingoli, Parbhani. Maharashtra – 431540. Pan: Bcypl7838J Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Sarang Gudhate Revenue By Shri Ambarnath Khule (Through Virtual Hearing) –Jcit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 24/11/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 24/11/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For The A.Y.2019-20 Dated 24.06.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 147 R.W.S 144 Read With Section 144B Of The Act, Dated 23.11.2023. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :

Section 144BSection 147Section 148ASection 151ASection 250Section 69

order only because assessee did not file the details. 8. In this case, during the proceedings before this Tribunal, ld.AR filed petition for admission of additional evidence, along with additional evidence. Ld.AR submitted that since assessee was not fully conversant with the e-Proceedings, Assessee could not file the documents

Assistant Commissioner of Incometax, Corporate Circle-1 1, Chennai vs. Flextronics Technologies India Private Limited, Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue in ITA

ITA 3016/CHNY/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Nov 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.3016/Chny/2024 Assessment Years: 2013-14 Assistant Commissioner Of Income Flextronics Technologies India Tax, Private Limited, Corporate Circle-1(1), Plot No.3, Phase Ii Sipcot Industrial Chennai. Park, Sandavellure C Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Chennai-602 106 [Pan: Aaacf5248E] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) आयकर अपील सं./Co No.5 /Chny/2025 Assessment Years: 2013-14 Flextronics Technologies India Private Assistant Commissioner Of Limited, Income Tax, Plot No.3, Phase Ii Sipcot Industrial Corporate Circle-1(1), Park, Sandavellure C Village, Chennai. Sriperumbudur Taluk, Chennai-602 106 [Pan: Aaacf5248E] अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Mr.P.Lalith Kumar, Ca & Mr.S.Sripal, Ca प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Mr.Nathala Ravi Babu, Cit

For Appellant: Mr.P.Lalith Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Mr.Nathala Ravi Babu, CIT
Section 144Section 144C(1)

officer who was at the opportune time attending physical appeals. The assessee vide its letter dated 07.09.2018 had requested for admission of additional evidences. Records indicate that DCIT Corporate Circle-2(1), Chennai had issued a letter to the assessee for remand proceedings. This was done as company’s registered

Tarun Sharda Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (in Situ) Circle-I, Ludhiana vs. Sharmanji Yarns Private Limited, Ludhiana

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 340/CHANDI/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh17 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.340/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) Jcit (In Situ) M/S Sharmanji Yarns Pvt. Ltd. Circle-1 बनाम/ Village Lakhowal Road Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar Kohara, Jandiali Vs. Ludhiana – 141001 Ludhiana - 141112 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aahcs-6629-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.331/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) M/S Sharmanji Yarns Pvt. Ltd. Dcit-Circle-1 बनाम/ Village Lakhowal Road Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar Kohara, Jandiali Ludhiana – 141001 Vs. Ludhiana - 141112 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aahcs-6629-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Tej Mohan Singh (Advocate) – Ld. Ar Revenue By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit)(Virtual) – Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08-10-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 17/11/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1.1 Aforesaid Cross-Appeals For Assessment Year (Ay) 2020-21 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)

For Appellant: Shri Tej Mohan Singh (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT)(Virtual) – Ld. DR
Section 143(3)

freight bills, e-way bills, and other details related to purchases made from four suppliers under consideration. The Ld. AO, while opposing the admission of additional evidences, opined that the affidavits of the suppliers were contradictory to in-depth enquiries as conducted during assessment proceedings. Shri Monu himself admitted misuse

Sharmanji Yarns Private Limited, Ludhiana vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle -1, Ludhiana

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 331/CHANDI/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh17 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.340/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) Jcit (In Situ) M/S Sharmanji Yarns Pvt. Ltd. Circle-1 बनाम/ Village Lakhowal Road Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar Kohara, Jandiali Vs. Ludhiana – 141001 Ludhiana - 141112 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aahcs-6629-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.331/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) M/S Sharmanji Yarns Pvt. Ltd. Dcit-Circle-1 बनाम/ Village Lakhowal Road Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar Kohara, Jandiali Ludhiana – 141001 Vs. Ludhiana - 141112 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aahcs-6629-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Tej Mohan Singh (Advocate) – Ld. Ar Revenue By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit)(Virtual) – Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08-10-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 17/11/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1.1 Aforesaid Cross-Appeals For Assessment Year (Ay) 2020-21 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)

For Appellant: Shri Tej Mohan Singh (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT)(Virtual) – Ld. DR
Section 143(3)

freight bills, e-way bills, and other details related to purchases made from four suppliers under consideration. The Ld. AO, while opposing the admission of additional evidences, opined that the affidavits of the suppliers were contradictory to in-depth enquiries as conducted during assessment proceedings. Shri Monu himself admitted misuse