Civil contempt proceedings against PCIT dropped in absence of wilful disobedience

Court On Its Own Motion Vs Anuradha Misra (Delhi High Court)

Delhi High Court held that proceedings for civil contempt against Principal Commissioner of Income Tax [PCIT] dropped since there is no wilful disobedience or order has not been passed with evil intent or with bad motive.

Facts- The present petition was registered pursuant to the direction given by this Court vide order dated 17.05.2019. The facts in brief giving rise to the present contempt petition are that, against the assessment orders for the Assessment Years 2011–12, 2013–14, 20

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