Smt. Rekha Ganesh vs. The Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax
Parties Involved
Facts Summary
The assessee, Smt. Rekha Ganesh, is an individual deriving income under the head 'house property' and 'other source'. She is also a partner in two firms. A search was conducted on Nirav Modi Group, leading to a survey of Nirav Modi Jewellery Store. An excel sheet detailing sales was found, indicating unaccounted cash sales. The assessee was identified as a purchaser of jewelry worth Rs. 5.73 crores in cash. The assessee denied these purchases, claiming only Rs. 28 lakhs were bought through banking channels. The Assessing Officer initiated an assessment under section 147, which the assessee appealed against.…
Decision in favour of
Assessee
Legal Issues
- 1. Whether the initiation of proceedings under section 147 was based on borrowed satisfaction.
- 2. Whether proceedings under section 153C should have been initiated instead of section 147.
- 3. Whether the excel sheet found during the survey can be the basis for making additions in the assessee's income.
Judgment Outcome
Decided in favour of Assessee.
Precedents Relied Upon
5 precedents cited in this judgement.
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