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“income from other sources”

Income HeadsSection 56Section 568,248 judgments

The decision most relied on for income from other sources is Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT (187 ITR 688), cited in 1,372 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on income from other sources

Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT
187 ITR 688 · 1991 · Supreme Court
1,372
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) possesses co-terminus powers with the Assessing Officer and can direct the Assessing Officer to perform actions he failed to do, but cannot introduce a new source of income in the assessment. The appellate assessment must be confined to the items of income that were the subject matter of the original assessment.

Totgars Co-operative Sale Society Ltd. v. ITO
322 ITR 283 · 2010 · Supreme Court
1,283
citing judgments

The interest income earned by a cooperative society from investing its surplus funds in fixed deposits with banks is not "derived from" its eligible business activities and is taxable as "income from other sources" under Section 56, thus not qualifying for deduction under Section 80P.

K.P. Varghese v. ITO
131 ITR 597 · 1981 · Supreme Court
989
citing judgments

An addition to income cannot be made merely on the basis of a difference in valuation of assets or a Valuation Officer's report without establishing actual understatement of consideration or the source of unexplained funds through proper enquiry. The Assessing Officer must conduct proper enquiry and satisfy the conditions for making such additions.

GE India Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
327 ITR 456 · 2010 · Supreme Court
663
citing judgments

Tax must be deducted at source from payments made to a non-resident under Section 195 only if such payment is chargeable to tax in India. The Assessing Officer bears the onus to establish that the payments made are indeed chargeable to tax under the Income Tax Act.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Nova Promoters and Finlease (P) Ltd.
342 ITR 169 · 2012 · High Court
658
citing judgments

To make an addition under Section 68 for unexplained cash credits, the Assessing Officer must conduct proper inquiry into the identity, genuineness, and creditworthiness of the creditor, especially concerning share application money. The assessee's initial discharge of burden by providing necessary details shifts the onus back to the AO for further investigation, including the source of source.

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT
227 ITR 172 · 1997 · Supreme Court
621
citing judgments

Interest income earned on deposits, particularly before the commencement of business operations or as a requirement for business licensing, is taxable as "income from other sources" under Section 56, and cannot be treated as business income or set off against interest on borrowed funds.

Kale Khan Mohammad Hanif v. CIT
50 ITR 1 · 1963 · Supreme Court
581
citing judgments

The assessee bears the onus of proving the source and nature of any sum of money or receipt found to have been received by them. If the assessee fails to satisfactorily explain the receipt, the Income-tax Officer is entitled to treat it as taxable income.

Liberty India v. CIT
317 ITR 218 · 2009 · Supreme Court
571
citing judgments

The Supreme Court clarified that for profits and gains to be eligible for deductions under sections like 10B, 80IA, or 80IB, the income must be "derived from" or have a direct nexus to the eligible business activity. Income from incidental sources like the sale of scrips/licenses or interest on employee loans is generally not considered as derived from the eligible business for such deductions.

Judgments citing income from other sources

Contai Rotary Community Welfare Trust, Meinipur vs. I.T.O., Ward 1(1), Exemption, Kolkata

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

ITA 52/KOL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata07 May 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarmai.T.A. No.52/Kol/2025 Assessment Year: 2018-19 Contai Rotary Community Welfare Trust………………………..………….……Appellant Rathtala, P.O. Contai, Dist. Purba Medinipur, W.B. – 721401. [Pan: Aaatc7008C] Vs. Ito, Ward-1(1), Exemption, Kolkata…..……....….….. ……………….........…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Miraj D. Shah, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Raja Sengupta, Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : May 06, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : May 07, 2025 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 08.11.2024 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Charitable Trust & Registered U/S 12A Of The Act. The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2018-19 By Declaring Nil Income Which Was Processed U/S 143(1) Of The Act. Subsequently, The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected For Scrutiny Under Cass To Examine Certain Issues Particularly The Expenses Claimed Under The Head Of ‘Income From Other Sources’. Notice U/S 143(2) Of The Act Was Issued To The Assessee Requiring Submission Of Certain Documents But No Response Was Received. Thereafter, A Notice U/S 142(1) Of The Act Was Issued Calling For Details Of Expenses Claimed U/S 57 Of The Act But The Assessee Again Failed To Respond. Thereafter, The Assessing Officer Issued Reminder To

Section 12ASection 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 144Section 250Section 57

case of the assessee was selected for scrutiny under CASS to examine certain issues particularly the expenses claimed under the head of ‘income from other sources’. Notice u/s 143(2) of the Act was issued to the assessee requiring submission of certain documents but no response was received. Thereafter ... under the best judgment provision u/s 144 of the Act. While framing the assessment order, the Assessing Officer noted that the assessee declared income from various sources which are as under: Interest from S.B A/c 1,374 Registration charges 22,91,714 Incentive 1,750 Honorarium to Doctor

Mahadeo Krishna Baad, Kolhapur vs. Income Tax Officer, Circle 1, Kolhapur, Aayakar Bhavan

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 519/PUN/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Pune05 May 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.519/Pun/2025 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2015-16 Mahadeo Krishna Baad, V The Income Tax Officer, 596, E-Ward, Parag S Circle-1, Kolhapur. Commercial Arcade, B.J.Chowk, Shahupuri, Kolhapur – 416001. Pan: Aaspb2495A Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Deepak S. Sasar – Ca & Shri Arpit D. Dambhare – Ca Revenue By Shri Harish Bist – Addl.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 02/04/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 05/05/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac], Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961; Dated 07.11.2024For Assessment Year 2015-16. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :

Section 145(3)Section 250

CASE AND IN LAW THE LD. ASSESSING OFFICER AND THE HON, COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (APPEALS) ERRED IN CONFIRMING THE ADDITION MADE UNDER INCOME FROM OTHER SOURCES WITHOUT SPECIFYING PARTICULAR SECTION OF THE INCOME TAX ACT 1961. 4. IN THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE THE LD. ASSESSING OFFICER ... correctness of the business income from trading in tyres and providing vehicle services, there was no basis to assess the agricultural income as income from other sources. 4.2. It is noted that the appellant claimed to have realised Rs.45,85,500 as gross receipts from the sale of agricultural produce