Supreme Court of India

M/s. D. N. Singh v. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central, Patna and Another

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Reported as [2023] 7 S.C.R. 530
Bench K. M. Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy JJ.
Decided 16 May 2023

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Income Tax Act, 1961 – s.69A – Scope and applicability of – s.69A deals with unexplained money, bullion, jewell ery or other valuable articles – Deeming effect of the provision – When applicable – Ambit of the word ‘owner’ in s.69A – Held (pe r K.M. Joseph, J.) : To apply s.69A of the Act, it is indis pensable that the Officer must find that the other valuable article i s owned by the assessee – bailee who is a common carrier is not the owner of the goods – bailee who is a common carrier would neces sarily be entrusted with the possession of the goods – The purpose of bailment is the delivery

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