ITAT Rules Section 69 and 68 Additions Invalid Without Proper Evidence, Allows Capital Loss on Debenture Redemption

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....The ITAT allowed the appeal regarding unexplained investment under section 69, holding that the assessee satisfactorily explained the source of Rs. 3 crore cash investment by adjustment against land transfer consideration, negating any addition. The assessment order and demand notice issued jointly to the legal heirs under section 159 were held valid, as liability is limited to the estate and no separate assessments were imposed. Additions under section 68 treating unsecured loans as unexplained cash credits were deleted where loans were received and repaid through banking channels with adequate evidence. Additions based solely on uncorroborated statements, search admissions without verification, or third-party documents were struck down. C.........