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Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 68Section 68238 judgments

The decision most relied on for trade creditors is Orient Trading Co. Ltd. v. CIT (49 ITR 723), cited in 123 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on trade creditors

Orient Trading Co. Ltd. v. CIT
49 ITR 723 · 1963 · High Court
123
citing judgments

When a cash credit is found, the assessee discharges the initial burden by proving the identity of the creditor and the genuineness of the transaction, shifting the burden to the Revenue. The assessee is not required to prove the source of the creditor's funds (source of source).

CIT v. Korlay Trading Co. Ltd.
232 ITR 820 · 1998 · High Court
122
citing judgments

To discharge the onus under Section 68, an assessee must establish the identity of the creditor, the genuineness of the transaction, and the creditworthiness of the creditor. Merely providing basic documentary evidence or a file number is insufficient; each credit entry requires a separate, detailed explanation.

CIT v. Gotan Lime Khaniz Udyog
256 ITR 243 · 2002 · High Court
89
citing judgments

The mere rejection of an assessee's books of account under Section 145(3) does not automatically warrant an addition to the returned income. The Assessing Officer must consider the books alongside historical data and other collected material after confronting the taxpayer.

CIT v. Shri Vardhman Overseas Ltd.
343 ITR 408 · 2012 · High Court
76
citing judgments

An addition under Section 68 cannot be made for genuine sundry creditors or trade payables merely carried forward from previous assessment years if there is no fresh credit in the relevant assessment year. Section 41(1) does not apply to acknowledged outstanding liabilities without actual remission or cessation.

Aravali Trading Co. v. ITO
8 DTR 199 · 2008 · High Court
71
citing judgments

An assessee discharges their onus under Section 68 for cash credits by proving the identity of the creditor, the genuineness of the transaction, and the creditor's creditworthiness. The assessee is not required to prove the source of the creditor's funds ('source of source'), unless evidence suggests the money originated from the assessee itself.

552 (SC) Zaveri Diamonds v. CIT 11-12 3
118 Taxmann.com 166 · 2020 · High Court
62
citing judgments

The court considers the evidentiary value of unaudited books and loose papers when assessing income, particularly concerning trade creditors and their verification.

Chief CIT v. Kesaria Tea Company Limited
254 ITR 434 · 2002 · Supreme Court
59
citing judgments

For Section 41(1) of the Income Tax Act to apply, the mere expiry of the limitation period does not constitute cessation of liability; there must be an explicit act by the creditor, such as a release or admission of write-off, confirming that the liability has ceased without the possibility of revival.

Hindustan Tea Trading Co. Ltd. v. CIT
263 ITR 289 · 2003 · High Court
55
citing judgments

Under Section 68, the assessee discharges the initial onus by producing sufficient material and explanation for cash credits. Once material is provided, the Assessing Officer must conduct a proper and thorough inquiry into it, as a half-hearted inquiry or overlooking materials is impermissible.

Judgments citing trade creditors

M/S. Simero Vitrified P. Ltd., Morbi vs. The Pr. CIT-3, Rajkot

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

ITA 276/RJT/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot22 May 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Us Is A Private Limited Company & Engaged In The Business Of Manufacturing Of Vitrified Tiles. The Return Of Income Has Been E-Filed By The Assessee, On 10/09/2016 For Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2016-17, Reporting Loss Of Rs. 5,68,00,829/-, Which Was Later Revised On 09/03/2018, Declaring Total Loss Of Rs. 13,97,40,413/-, Claiming Investment Allowance U/S 32Ac Of The Income Tax Act. The Case Has Been Selected For Complete Scrutiny (Cass) Specifically To Examine The Followings: 1) Whether Outward Foreign Remittance Is From Disclosed Sources & Appropriate Withholding & Reporting Obligation Have Been Complied With; 2) Whether Investment & Income Relating To Properties Are Duly Disclosed; 3) Whether Receipt Of Foreign Remittance Has Been Correctly Offered For Tax And, 4) Whether Sundry Creditors Are Genuine. 4. The Assessment Order U/S 143(3) For The Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2016-17 Was Passed By Dcit, Morbi Circle, Morbi, Being The Assessing Officer (Ao), On 21/12/2018, Allowing The Loss Claimed Of Rs. 13,97,40,413/- To Be Carry Forward To Subsequent Years. 2

Section 143(3)Section 263Section 32ASection 68

cancelling the assessment order passed by he AO u/s 143(3) and directing de-novo assessment regarding verification of fresh share capital, unsecured loan, trade creditors and claim of investments allowances u/s. 32AC of the Act. 3. Succinctly, the factual panorama of the case is that assessee before ... enquiries/verification in respect of share capital introduced during the year under consideration, unsecured loans (squared up or not) raised during the year and the trade creditors. The AO shall carry out inquiries about the various layers through which the money has been rotated and landed as share capital

Shri Rajesh Karshanbhai Vekariya, Rajkot vs. The ITO WD-2(1)(5), Rajkot

The appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 173/RJT/2024[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot03 Apr 2025AY 2011-2012

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am.& Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.173/Rjt/2024 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: (2011-12) Shri Rajesh Karshanbhai Vekariya, Income Tax Officer, Ward- Plot No. 266, Kuvadva Gidc, Opp. 2,(1)(5), Rajkot, Aayakar Vs. Riddhi Agro Industries, Kuvadva, Bhavan, Race Course Ring Rajkot-360003 Road, Rajkot – 360001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Acxpp9434A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav , Ld .Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 08 /01/2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 03/04/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dinesh Mohan Sinha Jm; Captioned Appeal Filed By Assessee Pertaining To Assessment Year 2011-12, Is Directed Against Order Passed By National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac) Delhi /Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeal) , Vide Order Dated 25.012024, Which In Turn Arises Out Of Assessment Order Passed By The Assessing Officer (‘Ao’ For Short) Dated 26.03.2015 U/S 144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”). 2. The Assessee Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Grounds Of Appeal Mentioned Hereunder Are Without Prejudice To One Another. 2. The Id. Commissioner Of Income-Tax(Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred As To The "Cit(A)"] Erred On Facts As Also In Law Confirming Addition Of Rs.86,68,718/- Made By The Ao On Account Of Alleged Unexplained Cash Credit U/S.68 Of The Act On The Alleged Ground That The Appellant Failed To Prove Genuineness & Creditworthiness Of Various Parties From Whom Unsecured Loan Of Rs.86,68,718/-Were Ita No. 173-Rjt-2024 Shri Rajesh Karshanbhai Vekariya

For Appellant: Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav , Ld .Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 44ASection 68

find that AO observed that it is unsecure loan and no evidence in available on records the assessee submitted that it is the trade creditors duly recorded in books of account. The Ld. CIT(A) concluded that outstanding creditors in the books of account the assessee are bogus. We disallow ... extent of 10% of trade creditors which comes to Rs.8,66,871/- to be added in the hands of the assessee. The AO is directed to compute the same. 5.5 Regarding depreciation of Rs.76,595/- for purchase of new motor car and no bill/voucher is available during the course