Rajasthan HC Directs Refund of Income Tax Collected Under Coercion With Interest

Prince Khunteta Vs Additional Commissioner (Rajasthan High Court) In a case between Prince Khunteta and the Additional Commissioner, the Rajasthan High Court addressed the issue of an amount collected from the petitioner during a search proceeding. The petitioner, Prince Khunteta, alleged that a sum of Rs. 24,06,375 was collected under coercion during a search. The court had previously issued an order on July 5, 2024, asking the respondent to confirm whether there was a standing demand for which this amount was being withheld1. The Additional Advocate General, on instructions from the Assistan...