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Compounding of offence under the Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : This document provides a complete reference on compounding of offences, including application procedures, offence-wise charges, re...

June 30, 2026 3759 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Compounding of Offences under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The FAQs explain the revised CBDT guidelines on compounding offences under the Income-tax Act effective from 17 October 2024. They...

June 22, 2026 2535 Views 0 comment Print

FAQs on Prosecution provision under Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : The FAQs explain the prosecution provisions under the Income-tax Act, covering offences such as tax evasion, non-payment of TDS/TC...

June 20, 2026 7617 Views 0 comment Print

New TDS Compliance for Employers under Section 192 & relevance of Form 12BB

Income Tax : Stay updated with the latest TDS compliance under Section 192 of the I.T. Act, emphasizing the importance of Form 12BB for employe...

February 20, 2024 4047 Views 1 comment Print

Section 276B Prosecution for delay in TDS Payment: Recent Judicial Analysis

Income Tax : Delve into Section 276B of the Income Tax Act and its implications. Discover the nuances of the recent Supreme Court ruling in Dev...

August 23, 2023 49869 Views 1 comment Print


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Decriminalization of Minor Direct Tax Offenses in India

Income Tax : India decriminalizes minor direct tax offenses to ease compliance. New measures include litigation management, compounding guideli...

February 6, 2025 1104 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2024: No prosecution if TDS paid before due date of filing TDS return 

Income Tax : From October 2024, Section 276B of the Income-tax Act will exempt individuals from prosecution for timely payment of deducted tax....

July 25, 2024 4548 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


SC Upholds Quashing of TDS Prosecution as Tax & Interest Were Deposited Before Criminal Proceedings

Income Tax : The Supreme Court dismissed the SLP against the Jharkhand High Court's decision quashing prosecution under Sections 276B and 278B....

June 23, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

Section 276B Criminal Proceedings Not Quashed as Service of Notice Established Wilful Default

Income Tax : Although the applicants highlighted the prolonged pendency of the case, the Court found that factual and legal issues remained to ...

May 30, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka HC Restores Director Prosecution in TDS Default Case After Trial Court Discharge

Income Tax : The High Court set aside the discharge of a company director in proceedings under Section 276B, holding that the Trial Court’s f...

February 15, 2026 873 Views 0 comment Print

No TDS on Foreign Commission Where Income Not Chargeable in India: ITAT Agra

Income Tax : The issue concerned whether failure to deduct TDS on foreign commission warranted disallowance. The Tribunal held that Section 195...

January 21, 2026 693 Views 0 comment Print

Mechanical Approval for TDS Prosecution Set Aside for Non-Application of Mind

Income Tax : The High Court held that criminal prosecution for delayed TDS payment cannot survive where sanction is granted mechanically withou...

January 4, 2026 765 Views 0 comment Print


Delhi HC Restores Conviction for Delay in Depositing TDS — Financial Hardship Not a Valid Defence

November 9, 2025 849 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court restored conviction of Great Indian Nautanki Co. Pvt. Ltd. for delayed TDS deposit but replaced ₹25 lakh fine with admonition, calling it a technical offence.

Prosecution for Late self-assessment tax Payment Not Maintainable Without Willful Evasion: Bombay HC

October 24, 2025 963 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC clarified Section 276C(2), holding that mere failure to pay self-assessment tax is not willful evasion, quashing prosecution after tax was paid belatedly.

Delhi HC Quashes 5% Compounding Charges in Velvet Apple Hotel TDS Case

September 10, 2025 363 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court clarifies the interpretation of CBDT’s compounding guidelines, ruling that an assessee cannot be charged a higher fee of 5% on a second application if the first was merely rejected and the offence was never compounded.

Section 276B Prosecution Unwarranted for Minor Defaults due to Reasonable cause

June 23, 2025 1452 Views 0 comment Print

Patna High Court dismisses prosecution against Sonali Autos for delayed TDS deposit, citing reasonable cause and compliance with CBDT instructions.

Director of company can be prosecuted for non-remittance of TDS

April 3, 2025 696 Views 0 comment Print

Held that wherever a company is required to deduct tax at source and to pay it to the account of the Central Government, failure on the part of the company in deducting or in paying such amount is an offence under the Act and has been made punishable.

Orissa HC Quashes TDS Prosecution Citing Payment Acceptance, Financial Distress & COVID-19

February 10, 2025 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC quashes criminal proceedings against Metaliks Ltd for delayed TDS deposit, citing financial distress and COVID-19 impact as mitigating factors.

Section 270AA Immunity cannot be denied for Late Submission of Form 68 Hard Copy

February 10, 2025 1890 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Hyderabad rules in favor of Karimnagar DCCB, granting immunity from penalty under Section 270AA. The appeal challenges tax penalty imposed by the AO.

Orissa HC Quashes TDS Prosecution for Explained Delay & Payment with Interest

February 10, 2025 750 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa High Court quashes TDS prosecution against Yash Marothia, citing delays due to COVID-19 and prior judicial precedent in similar cases.

No Section 278AA Prosecution for TDS Delays due to Reasonable Cause: Orissa HC

February 8, 2025 1686 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa HC examines TDS prosecution in D.N. Homes case, focusing on COVID-19 delays and reasonable cause under Section 278AA of the Income Tax Act.

Decriminalization of Minor Direct Tax Offenses in India

February 6, 2025 1104 Views 0 comment Print

India decriminalizes minor direct tax offenses to ease compliance. New measures include litigation management, compounding guidelines, and dispute resolution.

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