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“unexplained cash credit”

Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 68Section 687,118 judgments

The decision most relied on for unexplained cash credit is Sumati Dayal v. CIT (214 ITR 801), cited in 1,967 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on unexplained cash credit

Sumati Dayal v. CIT
214 ITR 801 · 1995 · Supreme Court
1,967
citing judgments

The Revenue is entitled to look behind the apparent form of a transaction to discover its true nature, applying the test of human probabilities and surrounding circumstances. If transactions defy logic or are unnatural, they can be treated as bogus, even if supported by some documentation, especially in cases of cash credits or unexplained investments.

CIT v. Orissa Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
159 ITR 78 · 1986 · Supreme Court
897
citing judgments

When an assessee provides the identity and address of a creditor or investor for a cash credit or share capital under Section 68, the burden shifts to the Department to establish lack of genuineness or creditworthiness, requiring it to conduct further inquiries; mere non-compliance by third parties to summons cannot be the sole basis for an adverse inference against the assessee.

(Central)-1 v. NRA Iron & Steel (P) Ltd.
103 Taxmann.com 48 · 2019 · Supreme Court
696
citing judgments

When assessing cash credits, share capital, or loans, the assessee bears the onus to prove the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of transactions. This burden is not discharged merely by documentary evidence if field inquiries reveal accommodation entries or dealings with paper/shell companies.

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.

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.

Lalchand Bhagat Ambica Ram v. CIT
37 ITR 288 · 1959 · Supreme Court
570
citing judgments

Where an assessee maintains regular books of account, and these books are not rejected or found defective by the Assessing Officer, any cash deposits or available cash shown in the cash book, if sufficient to cover the transaction, cannot be treated as unexplained income or an addition under sections 68 or 69A.

CIT v. Daulat Ram Rawatmull
87 ITR 349 · 1973 · Supreme Court
525
citing judgments

The onus to prove that an apparent transaction or explanation is not real lies with the person who claims it to be so. If an assessee provides a plausible explanation for a transaction, the revenue must establish that the apparent transaction is not genuine.

CIT v. P. Mohanakala
291 ITR 278 · 2007 · Supreme Court
525
citing judgments

The Supreme Court emphasized that in the absence of concrete rebuttal by the assessee, circumstantial evidence holds significant weight, applying the doctrine of preponderance of probability, particularly when assessing undisclosed income or unexplained cash credits.

Judgments citing unexplained cash credit

Amol Prataprao Chavan, Sangli vs. ITO, Ward 2, Sangli

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

ITA 1679/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune28 Nov 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1679/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Amol Prataprao Chavan, V The Income Tax Officer, Patil Chowk, Daphalapur Jath, S Ward-2, Sangli. Sangli – 416402. Pan: Amypc0887B Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By None. Revenue By Shri Manoj Tripathi – Dr Date Of Hearing 27/11/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 28/11/2024 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(Appeals)[Nfac] For Assessment Year 2017-18 Dated 28.03.2024 Passed U/Sec.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1) Ground No.1 On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld.Ao Erred In Making Addition To Total Income Of Rs.16,54,000/- U/S 68 Without Considering Facts & Circumstances Of The Case. 1.1) The Assessee Amol Prataprao Chavan Is An Individual Was Engaged In The Business As " Business Correspondent Agent " He Was Appointed To Facilitate Bank Customers On Behalf Of Bank. He Was Authorised To Accept Cash On Behalf Of Bank As Well As He Was Also Authorised To Give Withdrawals To Customers Of Bank. For Doing This Activity Bank Has Allotted Him Separate Bank Account. His Bank Account Having Account No. 60255628482 Of Bank Of Maharashtra Was That Special Purpose Bank Account . Learned Ao Considered Entire Deposit Of Rs. 16,54,000/- In That Bank Account As Unexplained Cash Credit U/S 68 .

Section 144Section 234ASection 250Section 271ASection 68

Maharashtra was that special purpose bank account . learned AO considered entire deposit of Rs. 16,54,000/- in that bank account as unexplained cash credit U/s 68 . Prayer The Assessee prays that learned AO made an addition on vauge assumption without considering the nature of business of the assessee, hence ... Maharashtra 2 was that special purpose bank account . learned AO considered entire deposit of Rs. 16,54,000/- in that bank account as unexplained cash credit U/s 68 . Prayer The Assessee prays that learned AO made an addition on vauge assumption without considering the nature of business of the assessee

DCIT, CC-2(2), Kolkata vs. Arya Realty Developers Private Limited, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1918/KOL/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata28 Nov 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishrai.T.A. No.1918/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2015-16 Dcit, Cc-2(2), Kolkata…….…..………………........………………....Appellant Vs. Arya Realty Developers Pvt. Ltd.…............................…..…..... Respondent P-95, Lake View Road, Kolkata – 700029. [Pan: Aaica1390C] Appearances By: Shri Abhijit Adhikari, Jcit, Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri S. M. Surana, Advocate & Sunil Surana, Ca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : November 27, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 28, 2024 आदेश / Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 05.06.2024 Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 26, Kolkata [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Dr Raised Issue Of A Delay Of 35 Days In Filing The Instant Appeal. The Revenue Has Submitted An Application For Condonation Of Delay Citing Valid Reasons. After Hearing The Submissions, The Delay Is Condoned & The Appeal Is Admitted For Hearing. 3. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Declared Business Income Of Rs.3,81,39,040/-. The Assessing Officer Treated This Income As Unexplained Cash Credit U/S 68 Of The Act & Accordingly Re- Classified It Under The Head ‘Income From Other Sources’ By Applying Section 115Bbe Of The Act.

Section 115BSection 250Section 68

facts of the case are that the assessee declared business income of Rs.3,81,39,040/-. The Assessing Officer treated this income as unexplained cash credit u/s 68 of the Act and accordingly re- classified it under the head ‘income from other sources’ by applying section 115BBE

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Cuddalore vs. Cholaji Kanniyalal, Kamaraj Street, Villupuram

In the result, appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed and cross objection filed by the assessee is dismissed

ITA 1674/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Nov 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.: 1674/Chny/2024 & Co No.: 51/Chny/2024 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Assistant Commissioner Of Cholaji Kanniyalal, Income Tax, V. No. 191, Kamaraj Street, Circle -1, Villupuram, Cuddalore – 607 002. Tamil Nadu – 605 602. [Pan: Aaepk-4555-E] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) Assessee By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit Department By : Ms. Nidhi D. Jain, Ca सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 02.09.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 28.11.2024

For Appellant: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, JCITFor Respondent: Ms. Nidhi D. Jain, CA
Section 139(1)Section 44ASection 68

cash deposit, passed an order u/s.143(3) on 31.12.2019 treating total cash sales made on 08.11.2016 amounting to Rs.97,63,365/- as unexplained cash credit u/s.68 r.w.s. 115BBE of the Act, assessing a total income at Rs.1,65,58,055/-. Aggrieved, the assessee filed an appeal before ... taxes were paid and explained the proper source of cash deposited. Inspite of that the Assessing officer has treated the same again as unexplained cash credit thereby taxing the same item twice leading to double taxation, therefore this is against the principle of natural justice. :-8-: ITA. No: 1674/Chny/2024

Paresh R Pujara HUF, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer-Ward-27(2)(5), Mumbai

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

ITA 4231/MUM/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant, Am & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal, Jm Paresh R Pujara Huf Ito Ward 27(2)(5) Room No. 421, 4Th Floor, A-3/10, Chitaranjan Nagar, Rajawadi Ghatkopar (E), Tower No. 6, Vashi Railway Station, Vs. Mumbai-400 077 Commercial Complex, Vashi, Mumbai-400 703 Pan/Gir No. Aajhp 4668 L (Assessee) : (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Shashank Mehta : Shri Tushar Mohite Respondent By : 17.10.2024 Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement : 28.11.2024 O R D E R Per Kavitha Rajagopal, J M: This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee, Challenging The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (‘Ld.Cit(A) For Short),National Faceless Appeal Centre (‘Nfac’ For Short) Passed U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act'), Pertaining To The Assessment Year (‘A.Y.’ For Short) 2017-18. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Cit (Appeals) Has, Erred In Upholding The Assessment Order Passed In Gross Violation Of The Principle Of Natural Justice. 2. In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Cit (Appeals) Has Erred In Dismissing The Appeal Without Condoning The Delay In Filing The Appeal. 3. In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Cit (Appeals), Mumbai Has Erred In Upholding The Addition Of Rs.

For Appellant: Shri Shashank MehtaFor Respondent: 17.10.2024
Section 142(1)Section 144Section 250Section 69A

assessment proceedings and determined the total income at Rs. 12,37,080/- after making an addition u/s. 69A of the Act being unexplained cash credit. 4. Aggrieved the assessee was in appeal before the first appellate authority, challenging the assessment order. 5. The ld. CIT(A) vide order dated