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DCIT 27(1), Mumbai Vs. Ashok Kumar Valchand Jain M/s. Prakash Jhunjhunwala And Co. LLP

Case No: ITA No.5887/Mum/2025
Court: INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, ‘A’ BENCH MUMBAI
Date: 1/29/2026

Parties Involved

appellantDCIT 27(1), Mumbai
respondentAshok Kumar Valchand Jain M/s. Prakash Jhunjhunwala And Co. LLP

Facts Summary

The assessee, Ashok Kumar Valchand Jain M/s. Prakash Jhunjhunwala And Co. LLP, is engaged in the business of manufacturing and trading in gold jewellery, ornaments, bullion, and related goods, as well as money-lending activities. The assessee filed his return of income for the year under consideration declaring a total income of ₹57,25,740/-. The case was selected for scrutiny and assessment was framed under section 143(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer made certain additions and disallowances which were subsequently challenged by the assessee. The main issues pertained to an addition of ₹9,86,202/- on account of a difference in sales, an addition of ₹2,04,07,167/- under section 68 for unexplained cash credits, and a disallowance of ₹20,94,072/- under section 36(1)(iii) for disallowance of interest.

Decision in favour of

Partly Assessee / Partly Revenue

Legal Issues

  • 1. Whether the addition of ₹9,86,202/- on account of difference in sales is valid.
  • 2. Whether the addition of ₹2,04,07,167/- under section 68 for unexplained cash credits is valid.
  • 3. Whether the disallowance of ₹20,94,072/- under section 36(1)(iii) for disallowance of interest is valid.

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Partly Assessee / Partly Revenue.

Precedents Relied Upon

6 precedents cited in this judgement.

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