Prosecution Proceedings initiated u/s 276C - Bogus LTCG - guilty ...

Income Tax

January 24, 2024

Prosecution Proceedings initiated u/s 276C - Bogus LTCG - guilty mind i.e., mens rea - willful evasion of tax on claims made under the head LTCG/Short Term Capital Loss - The mere fact of not accurate tax, not exact tax or erroneous tax would not lead to the proceedings under Section 276 of the Act. - The petitioners revised their tax filings and paid the necessary taxes after the discrepancies were pointed out (post search and seizure), indicating a lack of mens rea. Consequently, the proceedings against them u/s 276C were quashed. - HC

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Prosecution Proceedings initiated u/s 276C - Bogus LTCG - guilty ...

Income Tax

January 24, 2024

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