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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

Samptrao Rangnath Deokate, Pune vs. ITO Ward 14(5), Pune

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

ITA 2722/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune28 Jan 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Ms.Astha Chandra & Dr.Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.2722/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Samptrao Rangnath Deokate, V The Income Tax Officer, Nirawagaj, Baramati, S Ward-14(5), Pune. Pune – 413102. Pan: Bispd2386K Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Deepak S Sasar – Ar Miss. Indira R Adkil – Addl.Cit(Dr) Revenue By Date Of Hearing 27/01/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 27/01/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tas(Appeals)[Nfac], Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For The A.Y.2017-18; Dated 22.10.2024; Emanating From Ex-Parte Assessment Order Under Section 144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 17.12.2019. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. The Ld. Cit (A) Has Wrongly Confirmed The Addition Made By The Ld Assessing Officer Of Rs.45,32,442/- To The Total Income Of The Assessee

Section 144Section 250

which were downloaded from Income Tax Portal to demonstrate that Assessee had filed all these details before ld.CIT(A) along with application for admission of additional evidence. Ld.AR submitted that ld.CIT(A) rejected the Assessee’s petition for admission of additional evidence and confirmed the assessment order. Ld.AR submitted that ... paper book at page no.64 to 67 and it is noted that Assessee had uploaded elaborate Annexures along with petition for admission of additional evidence. However, ld.CIT(A) has rejected Assessee’s petition for admission of additional evidence on the ground that Assessee failed to prove that there were sufficient

Pradeep Kumar Ladiwala, Jaipur vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1, Jaipur

ITA 1071/JPR/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur16 Jan 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: SHRI RATHOD KAMLESH JAYANTBHAI (Accountant Member), SHRI NARINDER KUMAR, JM आयकर अपील सं. / ITA Nos.1071 & 1069/JP/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Years : 2017-18 & 2018-19 Pradeep Kumar Ladiwala बनाम CIT(A), 242 Haryana Colony, Barkat Vs. Jaipur-4, Jaipur Nagar, Tonk Phatak, Jaipur स्थायीलेखा सं. / जीआईआर सं./PAN/GIR No.: AARPL 0752 F अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent निर्धारिती की ओर से/Assessee by: None राजस्व की ओर से / Revenue by: Mrs. Anita Rinesh, JCIT-Sr. DR सुनवाई की ता

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Mrs. Anita Rinesh, JCIT-Sr. DR
Section 143(2)Section 68

facts and circumstances of the case, the Ld. Appellate authority grossly erred in law and facts by rejecting application of the assessee for admission of additional evidences summarily. Further, the Ld. Appellate authority also erred in referring to a remand report of Ld. AO which was never called upon. Even ... facts and circumstances of the case, the Ld. Appellate authority grossly erred in law and facts by rejecting application of the assessee for admission of additional evidences summarily. Further, the Ld. Appellate authority also erred in referring to a remand report of Ld. AO which was never called upon. Even