Jinnatben Mushabhai Juneja vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(1)(1)

Parties Involved

Facts Summary

The assessee, Jinnatben Mushabhai Juneja, filed her return of income for Assessment Year 2014-15 declaring a total income of Rs.1,97,024/-. The case was reopened under section 147 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, based on information received from another case. During reassessment, it was noticed that the assessee had purchased an immovable property for Rs.52,31,600/-, but did not provide complete documentary evidence regarding the source of investment. The Assessing Officer treated the entire investment as unexplained and enhanced the assessee's income. The assessee appealed to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and subsequently to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.…

Legal Issues

• 1. Whether the reassessment proceedings were valid?
• 2. Whether the entire investment of Rs.52,31,600/- should be treated as the assessee's unexplained investment?

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Assessee.

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