Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors
306 ITR 277Supreme Court of India2008#136 most cited
What is Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors authority for?
Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is a strict civil liability, and willful concealment is not an essential ingredient for attracting it. The explanation appended to the section indicates this element of strict liability for concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income.
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Also referred to as
Union of India v. Dharmendra Textile Processors · 306 ITR 277 · section 271(1)(c) · penalty for concealment · furnishing inaccurate particulars · strict liability · civil liability · willful concealment not required · penalty assessment
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174 Taxmann 571212 CTR 432