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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


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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


Separate application for compounding of Income Tax offences by co-accused permissible: Delhi HC

January 11, 2025 786 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that co-accused permitted to apply separately for compounding of offences committed by a Company or HUF. Accordingly, matter remitted back to decide afresh in light of CBDT circular dated 17.10.2024.

TDS payment default Prosecution: HC directs consideration of Petitioners replies

October 20, 2024 1098 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court dismisses Absolute Homes’ writ petition against TDS prosecution notice, citing delayed remittance of tax and previous compliance.

Initiation of prosecution u/s. 276B unjustified as TDS amount already paid with interest: Kerala HC

October 16, 2024 1845 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court held that TDS never deducted and entire amount of TDS was paid along with penal interest hence initiation of prosecution under section 276B of the Income Tax Act unjustified. Accordingly, all the proceedings quashed.

Appeal u/s. 377 of Cr.P.C. against inadequate sentence to be filed in Sessions Court: Karnataka HC

August 8, 2024 618 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that department appeal under section 377 of Cr.P.C. against sentence on the ground of its inadequate dismissed as filing of an appeal lies in the Court of Sessions instead of High Court.

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

July 25, 2024 4548 Views 0 comment Print

From October 2024, Section 276B of the Income-tax Act will exempt individuals from prosecution for timely payment of deducted tax. Learn about the new provisions.

AP HC Quashes TDS Prosecution for Belated Deposit as reasonable cause exist

July 2, 2024 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court quashes prosecution against Aditya Institute for delayed TDS deposit, citing reasonable cause under Section 278AA of the Income Tax Act.

Madras HC Dismisses Petitions on ITR Non-Filing; Allows Case Filing with Trial Court

March 28, 2024 1785 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court dismisses petitions challenging Income Tax Dept’s criminal complaint for ITR non-filing, grants liberty for trial court presentation. Read the judgment.

Delhi HC Clarifies TDS Prosecution Criteria for Corporate Officers

February 25, 2024 3000 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court rules that TDS prosecution cannot proceed without proving an officer’s connection with corporate management, setting a key precedent.

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

February 20, 2024 4047 Views 1 comment Print

Stay updated with the latest TDS compliance under Section 192 of the I.T. Act, emphasizing the importance of Form 12BB for employers and employees.

Limitation not prescribed for compounding of offences committed u/s. 279(2)

January 24, 2024 2346 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that there is no limitation prescribed for compounding of the offences committed by an assessee u/s. 279(2). Thus, there cannot be any restriction/limitation for filing application for compounding of offence contrary to Section 279(2) of the IT Act, 1961.

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