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Section 271(1)(c): No Penalty for Section 50C addition unless concealment proved

Show-cause notice u/s 274 without application of mind is void

Penalty cannot be imposed in respect of income surrendered without linking to incriminating documents

No Penalty when Quantum addition itself not sustained; No Statutory Obligation to follow FIFO Method for Stock Valuation

Penalty notice without specifying that it is for ‘furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income’ or for ‘concealment of income’ is fatal

SC decision on Omission to explain reason for penalty proceedings

Penalty U/s. 271(1)(c) without finding of AO not justified

Penalty only on Disproved claim of expenditure & not unproved

No penalty where assessee relied on professional opinion & there is no tax impact

Retrospective amendment in expl. 5A to Sec 271(1)(c) not applicable if original return filed before Finance Act comes into force

No penalty for not declaring STCG due to bonafide mistake/clerical error

Non mention of specific ground in penalty notice U/s. 274 makes it defective

S. 274 notice must specify if its for concealment or for incorrect particulars

Incorrect claim based on CA report won’t attract penalty
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