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Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 68Section 682,598 judgments

The decision most relied on for addition u/s 68 is CIT v. Lovely Exports (P) Ltd. (216 CTR 195), cited in 854 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on addition u/s 68

CIT v. Lovely Exports (P) Ltd.
216 CTR 195 · 2008 · Supreme Court
854
citing judgments

If an assessee company receives share application money from alleged bogus shareholders and provides their details to the Assessing Officer, no addition can be made under Section 68 in the company's hands; the Department must proceed against the shareholders by reopening their individual assessments.

CIT v. Divine Leasing & Finance Ltd.
299 ITR 268 · 2008 · High Court
426
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer cannot add share capital or share premium amounts if the assessee provides the identity and creditworthiness of the subscriber and establishes the genuineness of the transaction. The court may admit additional evidence under Rule 46A, such as the PAN identity of the creditor.

CIT v. Devi Prasad Vishwanath Prasad
72 ITR 194 · 1969 · Supreme Court
272
citing judgments

If there is an unexplained cash credit, the Assessing Officer can treat it as the assessee's income, even when the income is finalized on an estimation basis, without proving its specific source. The onus then shifts to the assessee to prove that the income represented by the cash credit has already been taxed.

CIT v. Dwarkadhish Investment (P) Ltd.
330 ITR 298 · 2011 · High Court
218
citing judgments

An assessee cannot be asked to explain the source of the source for cash credits, particularly share capital or share application money, once they have discharged the initial onus regarding the identity, genuineness of the transaction, and creditworthiness of the immediate investor.

1) CIT v. Sahibganj Electric Cables Pvt. Ltd. (
151 ITR 150 · 1985 · High Court
79
citing judgments

The assessee's burden under Section 68 to prove cash credits is discharged by establishing the identity of the creditor and the genuineness of the transaction; the assessee is not required to prove the creditor's source of funds or creditworthiness, as the department can use Section 131 for further investigation.

Jatia Investment Co. v. CIT
206 ITR 718 · 1994 · High Court
77
citing judgments

An addition under Section 68 for unexplained cash credits cannot be made when there is no actual cash credit or flow of funds, such as in cases of share swaps or notional credits.

Hastimal v. CIT
49 ITR 273 · 1963 · High Court
57
citing judgments

An assessee's duty regarding the creditworthiness of a creditor is limited to the transactions between them, and they are not required to investigate the ultimate source of the creditor's funds. If the genuineness of the transaction and the creditworthiness are established, no addition under Section 68 is permissible.

CIT v. Prameshwar Bohra
301 ITR 404 · 2008 · High Court
47
citing judgments

An amount already credited in the books of account in an earlier assessment year cannot be added again as an unexplained cash credit under Section 68 of the Income-tax Act in a subsequent assessment year.

Judgments citing addition u/s 68

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle1-(1), Hyderabad vs. Anand'S Gold Private Limited, Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 100/HYD/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad13 Nov 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manjunatha, G. & Shri K. Narasimha Charyआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.100/Hyd/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year: 2017-18) Acit Vs. Anand’S Gold Private Central Circle-1(1) Limited Hyderabad Hyderabad [Pan : Aabcu0225F] (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri Shashank Dundu, Ar रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By:: Shri Shiva Sewak, Cit, Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 29/10/2024 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 13/11/2024 आदेश / Order Per. Manjunatha G., A.M: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 11/11/2020 Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Learned Cit(A)] Relating To A.Y.2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Company Is Engaged In The Business Of Trading In Bullion & Gold Jewellery & Other Precious Metals. The Assessee Has Filed Return Of Income For The A.Y.2017-18 On 31/10/2017, Declaring Total Income Of Rs.1,54,546/-. The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny & During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings, The Assessing

For Appellant: Shri Shashank Dundu, ARFor Respondent: : Shri Shiva Sewak, CIT, DR
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well as the sales. Since, the assessee has already admitted the sales as revenue receipt, there is no case for making the addition u/s 68 or tax the same u/s 115BBE again. This view is also supported by the decision of Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case

Muthu Karuppai Sudar, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-19(4), Chennai

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

ITA 1726/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Nov 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1726 /Chny/2024 ननिाारण वर्ा /Assessment Year: 2017-18 Muthu Karuppai Sudar Income Tax Officer, No.403B, Gughan Agency, Vs. Non-Corpn Ward-19(4), Thiruvottiyur High Road, Chennai Thiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 19. [Pan: Chqps2044M] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri D.Anand, Advocate & Mr.T.Pothi Madhavan, Ca प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Ms.Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 21.08.2024 घोर्णा की तारीख /Date Of : 08.11.2024 Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M : This Appeal Is Filed Against The Order Bearing Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1065210492(1) Dated 29.05.2024 Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax [Herein After “Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Center[Nfac], Delhi, For The Assessment Years 2017-18. Through The Aforesaid Appeal The Assesse Has Challenged The Order U/S 250 Dated 29.05.2024 Passed By Nfac, Delhi. :- 2 -:

For Appellant: Shri D.Anand, Advocate & Mr.T.PothiFor Respondent: Ms.Gouthami Manivasagam, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 68

assessment order u/s 143(3) dated 27.12.2019 and that the appeal was dismissed for non-compliance. The Ld. AO has made an addition u/s 68 r.w.s 115BBE of Rs.52,50,000/- on account of unexplained cash credits being cash received from sundry debtors. The Ld. Counsel for the assesse submitted

People Care Hospitals Private Limited, Faridabad vs. ITO, Ward 2(1), Faridabad

In the result, the appeals of the assesses are allowed

ITA 100/DEL/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi08 Nov 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Sh. S. Rifaur Rahman & Sh. Sudhir Kumarassessment Year: 2016-17 People Care Hospitals Private Vs Ito Limited, Plot No.1066, Baba Ward- 2 (1) Nagar, Near Janta Barat Ghar, Faridabad Old Faridabad, Haryana 121002 Pan No.Aagcp8745G (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2016-17 Geranium Barkers Pvt. Ltd. Vs Ito 103/B, Near Shyamji Mandir Ward-1 (3) Malerna Road, Adarsh Nagar, Faridabad Ballabgarh Haryana -122004 Pan No.Aafcg3396P (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2016-17 Riven Health Club Pvt. Ltd. Vs Ito Ff-9, Vishnu Place Near Ward- 2 (2) Neelam Flyover Sector-20B Faridabad Faridabad Haryana121001 Pan No. Aagcr1343A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellants By Sh. Rajeev Saxena, Advocate Ms. Sumangla Saxena, Advocate Sh. Dishant Sethi, Advocate

Section 131oSection 142(1)Section 143Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 251(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 56(2)(viib)Section 68

Discounted Cash Flow Method. 3. That the Ld. CIT(A) has grossly erred in law as well as on facts in sustaining addition u/s 68 of the Act and enhancing the income of appellant on protective basis u/s 56(2)(viib) r.w.r 11UA of IT rules without appreciating the fact ... Coordinate Bench in case of M/s. Dayalu Iron & Steel Pvt. Ltd. (supra) has held as under :- "12. The Ld. A.O while making an addition u/s 68 of the Act raised question over the ne of the transaction source of funds invested. Further held that, the investor companies do not have

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-2(1), Kolkata vs. Pujita Merchandise Private Limited, Kolkata

The appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1293/KOL/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata07 Nov 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Sanjay Awasthii.T.A. No.1293/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2012-13 Acit, Cc-2(1), Kolkata………………………..………………….…..……Appellant Vs. Pujita Merchandise Pvt. Ltd.…..….........…………..…........……...…..…..Respondent 37E, Block-B, New Alipore, Kolkata – 700053. [Pan: Aadcp7771M] Appearances By: Shri Subhendu Datta, Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Ravi Tulsiyan, Fca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : November 06, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 07, 2024 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 12.03.2024 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. At The Outset, We Note That There Is A Delay Of 27 Days In Filing The Present Appeal For Which Application For Condonation Of Delay Is Placed On Record, Wherein, The Reasons For The Delay Have Duly Been Mentioned. Considering The Averments Made In The Application, We Find Sufficient Cause For The Delay. Accordingly, We Condone The Delay & Proceed To Adjudicate Upon The Matter. 3. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Company & Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year In Question On 27.09.2012 Reporting A Total Income Of Rs.11,100/-. Thereafter, The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected For Scrutiny Under Cass Followed By Issuance Of Notices U/S 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act & In Response To

Section 131Section 133(6)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 68

order. 6. On the other hand, the ld. AR objected to such prayer made by the ld. DR. He stated that if an addition u/s 68 of the Act is made, there must be credit for the financial year relevant to the assessment year in question. He has submitted that

Income Tax Officer, New Delhi vs. Verve Construction LLP, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2536/DEL/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi06 Nov 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Hon’Ble & Shri S.Rifaur Rahmanincome Tax Officer, Vs. Verve Construction Llp, Flat No.502, 502A, 5Th Floor, New Delhi. Narain Manzil – 23, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110 001. (Pan : Aapfv9685D) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ajay Baheti, Ca Revenue By : Ms. Sapna Bhatia, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 09.09.2024 Date Of Order : 06.11.2024 Order Per S.Rifaur Rahman,Am: 1. This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Appeals /National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac) [For Short ‘The Ld. Cit (A)] Dated 12.07.2023 For Assessment Year 2019-19. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are, Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For Ay 2018-19 On 29.08.2018 Declaring Total Income At Rs.Nil. The Return Of Income Was Processed Under Section 143 (1) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Baheti, CAFor Respondent: Ms. Sapna Bhatia, CIT DR
Section 115BSection 133Section 142(1)Section 143Section 143(2)Section 68

response from the assessee, the Assessing Officer discussed the implications of section 68 in his order and proceeded to make the addition u/s 68 of the Act on the fixed capital of the partners, namely, M/s. Shipra Estate Limited, Verve Homes Private Limited and Regalia Properties Private Ltd. and also ... during the current year. Since no response or loan confirmation from the above said partners, the Assessing Officer proceeded to make addition u/s 68 of the Act of Rs.69,32,10,605/- i.e. Rs.35,000/- of fixed capital introduced by the partner, M/s. Shipra Estate Limited and current capital