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“bogus purchases”

DisallowancesSection 69CSection 69C9,532 judgments

The decision most relied on for bogus purchases is CIT v. Simit P. Sheth (356 ITR 451), cited in 1,465 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on bogus purchases

CIT v. Simit P. Sheth
356 ITR 451 · 2013 · High Court
1,465
citing judgments

Additions for alleged bogus purchases should be restricted to the profit element, not the entire turnover. The profit element is often estimated at 12.5% of the purported bogus purchases.

CIT v. Bholanath Poly Fab. Pvt. Ltd.
355 ITR 290 · 2013 · High Court
712
citing judgments

If an assessee makes purchases from bogus parties, but the underlying goods are genuinely acquired and sold, only the profit margin embedded in such purchases, and not the entire value of the bogus purchases, should be added to the assessee's income.

Sanjay Oilcake Industries v. CIT
316 ITR 274 · 2009 · High Court
460
citing judgments

In cases of alleged bogus or unverifiable purchases, rather than disallowing the entire purchase value, a reasonable profit element or a proportionate percentage of the purchases should be added back to the assessee's income.

Vijay Proteins Ltd. v. Asst. CIT
58 ITD 428 · 1996 · ITAT
430
citing judgments

Where purchases are found to be non-genuine or fictitious, a reasonable disallowance of 25% of such purchases or the peak credit, whichever is higher, can be made. This is applied to address unexplained expenditure under Section 69C when actual goods are likely procured from the grey market.

CIT v. Odeon Builders Pvt. ltd.
418 ITR 315 · 2019 · Supreme Court
408
citing judgments

Income tax additions cannot be sustained merely on the basis of uncorroborated statements or allegations. The Revenue must bring on record sufficient material and allow the assessee to produce evidence to prove such additions.

CIT v. Nikunj Exim Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
372 ITR 619 · 2015 · High Court
391
citing judgments

Transactions defying human probability cannot be applied to isolated purchases if sales are accepted as genuine, and purchases cannot be disallowed without considering the entire transaction and documentary evidence. Failure to produce parties in an assessment proceeding may not be fatal to the assessee.

Nikunj Eximp Enterprises v. CIT
216 Taxmann 171 · 2013 · High Court
325
citing judgments

Purchases may be treated as genuine even if the purchase parties are untraceable or not available for verification, as long as there is no specific evidence from the parties themselves denying the transactions or proving them to be bogus.

CIT v. Shyam R. Pawar
54 Taxmann.com 108 · 2015 · High Court
279
citing judgments

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of shares cannot be considered bogus where the assessee provides documentary evidence, unless the revenue brings substantial evidence on record to reject such proof. This principle is consistently applied in cases concerning claims of bogus long-term capital gains arising from penny stock transactions.

Judgments citing bogus purchases

M/S.Rolex Products, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer 27(3)(2), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 984/MUM/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Aug 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu & Shri Pawan Singhm/S Rolex Products Ito-27(3)(2) C-12, 4Th Floor, Samarpan New Tower No.6, Room No. 418, Maneklal Estate, Lbs Marg, Vs. Vashi Railway Station Ghatkopar (W), Complex, Vashi, Mumbai-400086. Navi Mumbai-400076. Pan: Aahfr2053H Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Shri Manish V. Shah With Niyanta Mehta (Ar) Respondent By : Shri S.K. Bepair (Sr. Dr) Date Of Hearing : 09.08.2018 Date Of Pronouncement : 09.08.2018 Order Under Section 254(1)Of Income Tax Act Per Pawan Singh; 1. This Appeal By Assessee Under Section 253 Of The Income Tax Act (The Act) Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-25

For Appellant: Shri Manish V. Shah with Niyanta Mehta (AR)For Respondent: Shri S.K. Bepair (Sr. DR)
Section 143(1)Section 250Section 253Section 254(1)Section 69Section 69C

standing in the name of the allwged bogus parties. On appeal before the ld. CIT(A), the disallowance under section 69C on account of bogus purchases was sustained @ 12.5% of the alleged bogus purchases. Therefore, further aggrieved by the order of ld. CIT(A), the assessee has filed the present ... grounds of appeal raised by the assessee is “ Whether the order of ld CIT(A) is not justified in sustaining the disallowance of alleged bogus purchases @12.5%” . 4. The ld. AR of the assessee submits that all purchases of the assessee are genuine one. The assessee has proved by sufficient

Bhaven Anilbhai Shah, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Ward 3(1), Kalyan

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 4531/MUM/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai08 Aug 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu & Shri Pawan Singhbhaven Anilbhai Shah Ito Ward-(3(1) 2Nd Floor, Rani Mansion, M/S Unnati Ispat, 101, Rh-54, Shreeram Plaza, Behind Model Vs. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W), College, Midc, Dombivali (E), 421301. Mumbai-421203. Pan: Akops0050L Appellant Respondent Bhaven Anilbhai Shah Ito Ward-(3(1) 2Nd Floor, Rani Mansion, M/S Unnati Ispat, 101, Rh-54, Shreeram Plaza, Behind Model Vs. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W), College, Midc, Dombivali (E), 421301. Mumbai-421203. Pan: Akops0050L Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Ms. Neha Paranjpe (Ar) Respondent By : Shri S.K. Bepair (Sr. Dr) Date Of Hearing : 08.08.2018 Date Of Pronouncement : 08.08.2018 Order Under Section 254(1)Of Income Tax Act Per Pawan Singh; 1. These Two Appeal By Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Of Ld.

For Appellant: Ms. Neha Paranjpe (AR)For Respondent: Shri S.K. Bepair (Sr. DR)
Section 143(1)Section 148Section 254(1)Section 69C

Shah 2. The ld. CIT(A) erred on facts and in law in upholding addition of Rs. 3,46,448/- on account of alleged bogus purchases by the assessee. The learned CIT(A) failed to appreciate the facts and evidences submitted before the learned AO as well as learned ... such tainted purchase. On appeal before the ld. CIT(A), the re-opening was sustained, however, the disallowance under section 69C on account of bogus purchases was restricted to 25%. Therefore, further aggrieved by the order of ld. CIT(A), the assessee has filed the present appeal before

Shri Bhuraram Virdaji Choudhary, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer 19(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 184/MUM/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 Aug 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu & Shri Pawan Singhshri Bhuraram Virdaji Ito-19(1)(2) Choudhary (Proprietor Of M/S. Matru Mandir, I.T. Office Gaurav Steel), Office No. 126/8, Vs. Tardeo Road, Grant Road Dr. M.G. Mahimtura Marg, 3Rd (W), Mumbai-400007. Kumbharwada, Mumbai-400004. Pan: Adwpc8702P Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Shri Jitendra Singh (Ar) Respondent By : Shri S.K. Bepair (Sr. Dr) Date Of Hearing : 06.8.2018 Date Of Pronouncement : 06.08.2018 Order Under Section 254(1)Of Income Tax Act Per Pawan Singh; 1. This Appeal By Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-30, Mumbai [Ld. Cit(A)] Dated 16.10.2017 For Assessment Year 2009-10. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Shri Jitendra Singh (AR)For Respondent: Shri S.K. Bepair (Sr. DR)
Section 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 254(1)Section 69A

such tainted purchase. On appeal before the ld. CIT(A), the re-opening as well as the disallowance under section 69A on account of bogus purchases was sustained. Therefore, further aggrieved by the order of ld. CIT(A), the assessee has filed the present appeal before us. 3. We have ... therefore, ground no.1 of the appeal is treated as not pressed and consequently dismissed. 4. Ground No.2 relates to sustaining the addition @ 12.5% of bogus purchases. The ld. AR of the assessee submits that all purchases of the assessee are 2 ITA No. 184 Mum 2018-Shri Bhuraram Virdaji genuine