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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

Tata International Ltd ( for Erstwhile Bachi Shoes Ltd), Vellore vs. ACIT Circle 1, Vellore

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

ITA 1523/CHNY/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jun 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Blem/S. Tata International Limited V. Acit – Circle – 1 {Erstwhile Bachi Shoes Ltd} No.2, 2Nd Floor No. 147, Sidco Industrial Estate Central Revenue Building Sipcot, Ranipet – 632403 Barracks Cross Street Officers Line, Vellore -632001 (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Aastha Shah Department By : Shri Rajesh Damor Date Of Hearing : 02.06.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 30.06.2022 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman (Am) 1. This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)–13, Chennai [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”] Dated 05.03.2018 For The A.Y. 2013-14. 2. Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds In Its Appeal: - “The Appellant Objects To The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Cit(A)'S Order Dismissing The Appeal Against The Assessment Order, For 2013-14 Aly I) Omitting To Reduce The Adjustments Of Rs. 5,69,560 U/S 145A As Per Letter Dated 25.2.2016;

For Appellant: Ms. Aastha ShahFor Respondent: Shri Rajesh Damor
Section 145ASection 32Section 32(1)(ii)Section 32(1)(iia)Section 40

aforesaid computation and justice rendered.” 3. Before us, at the time of hearing, assessee filed petition along with additional evidences and prayed for admission of additional evidences. Ld.AR submitted that these additional evidences go to the root of the matter, the same may be admitted and remit the same

DCIT 2 (3), Mumbai vs. Tata Sons Ltd, Mumbai

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

ITA 3850/MUM/2014[1990-91]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jun 2022AY 1990-91

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Hon'Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Bledcit -2(3) V. M/S. Tata Sons Limited Room No. 552, 5Th Floor Bombay House Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road 24, Homi Modi Street Mumbai - 400020 Fort, Mumbai - 400001 Pan: Aaact4060A (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Aarti Vissanji & Ms. Aastha Shah Department By : Shri B.K. Bagchi Date Of Hearing : 02.06.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 30.06.2022 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman (Am) 1. This Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)–6, Mumbai [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”] Dated 04.02.2014 For The A.Y. 1990-1991. 2. Revenue Has Raised Following Grounds In Its Appeal: - “1. The Order Of The Cit(A) Is Opposed To Law & Facts Of The Case." 2. "On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit (Appeal) Has Erred In Directing The A.O To Grant The 2 M/S. Tata Sons Limited Double Taxation Relief To The Assessee At Rs.1.00.49,042/- Without Appreciating That Dit Relief Can Only Be Granted When The Income Taxed By Foreign Authority Is Included In The Total Income Of The Assessee. However, In The Present Case Foreign Income Is Not Included In Total Income 3. For These & Other Grounds That May Be Urged At The Time Of Hearing, The Decision Of The Cit(A) May Be Set Aside & That Of The Ao Be Restored.

For Appellant: Ms. Aarti Vissanji &For Respondent: Shri B.K. Bagchi

restored. 3. Before us, at the time of hearing, assessee filed petition along with additional evidences and prayed for admission of additional evidences. Ld.AR submitted that these additional evidences go to the root of the matter, the same may be admitted and remitted the same to the file

Ibm India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore vs. DCIT, Bangalore

In the result appeal filed by assessee stands allowed

ITA 1151/BANG/2009[2002-03]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore30 Jun 2022AY 2002-03

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2002-03 M/S. Ibm India Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy No. 12, Subramanya Commissioner Of Arcade, Income Tax, Bannerghatta Road, Circle 11 (1), Bangalore – 560 029. Bangalore. Vs. Pan: Aaaci4403L Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Sharath Rao, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Vilas V Shinde, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 30-06-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 30-06-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Arises Out Of The Dated 3/11/2020 Passed By Hon’Ble Karnataka High Court In Ita No.392/2011. Hon’Ble High Court Admitted The Following Question Of Law Vide Order Dated 28/03/2012: “(I) Whether The Tribunal Was Correct In Holding That Whether The Appellate Authority Were Correct In Holding That Maintenance Of Separate Accounts For Stp Units & Non Stp Units Was Only Directory & Not Mandatory In Accordance With Rbi Conditions, Government Notification & Income Tax Act? (Ii) Whether The Appellate Authority Were Correct In Holding That Payments Made To Sub Contractors Who Have Separately Exported & Have Been Issued Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate & Have Also Claimed 10A Deduction Will Also Be Entitled To Double Deduction Under Section 10A Of The Act In Hands Of The Assessee?

For Appellant: Shri Sharath Rao, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vilas V Shinde, CIT DR
Section 10A

debts that were written off in the books of account as irrecoverable. The assessee vide Application dated 20/06/2022 filed petition for admission of additional evidence, wherein, the bona fide efforts taken by the assessee before writing off the debts to be bad and various ledger accounts have been filed that