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The decision most relied on for penalty u/s 271(1)(c) is CIT v. Atul Mohan Bindal (9 SCC 589), cited in 200 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on penalty u/s 271(1)(c)

CIT v. Atul Mohan Bindal
9 SCC 589 · 2009 · Supreme Court
200
citing judgments

The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of penalty under Section 271(1)(c), holding that for its applicability, conditions stated in the provision must strictly exist, and making an incorrect claim in law does not automatically amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars of income.

CIT v. Subhash Trading Co. Ltd.
221 ITR 110 · 1996 · High Court
146
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act cannot be levied when an addition to income is based purely on an estimate, without concrete evidence proving concealment of income or furnishing of inaccurate particulars.

Prasanna Dugar v. CIT
70 Taxmann.com 175 · 2016 · Supreme Court
49
citing judgments

Penalty under section 271(1)(c) can be levied even if the assessee voluntarily discloses income after detection by the department or subsequent to a search, especially when the explanation provided is not bona fide or cannot be substantiated.

Ganga Iron & Steel Trading Co. v. Commissioner of Income Tax
135 Taxmann.com 244 · 2022 · High Court
45
citing judgments

A notice imposing penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act is invalid if it shows non-application of mind by the Assessing Officer regarding the specific grounds for levying the penalty.

CIT v. Dhillon Rice Mills
256 ITR 447 · 2002 · High Court
30
citing judgments

Penalty under section 271(1)(c) is not leviable when additions to income are made on the basis of estimation, rather than on concrete evidence of concealment. Deletion of such a penalty is upheld.

ACIT v. Gebilal Kanhaialal HUF
348 ITR 561 · 2012 · Supreme Court
28
citing judgments

Section 271AAA penalty deletion can be based on the Apex Court's decision in ACIT v. Gebilal Kanhaialal HUF (2012) 348 ITR 561, particularly when there was no specific question put to the assessee about the manner of earning undisclosed income.

CIT v. Norton Electronics Systems (P) Ltd.
41 Taxmann.com 280 · 2014 · High Court
27
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 271(1)(c) is not sustainable when the income addition is made on an estimated basis without clinching material suggesting concealment or inaccurate particulars.

New Holland Tractors (India) (P.) Ltd. v. CIT
49 Taxmann.com 573 · 2014 · High Court
24
citing judgments

The charge of concealment of income and furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income may overlap. A taxpayer's conduct can be considered bonafide even if their submissions were rejected in the quantum appeal.

Judgments citing penalty u/s 271(1)(c)

Panjurajan Ganesan, Sivakasi vs. DCIT, CC - 2, Madurai

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 278/CHNY/2020[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai02 Jul 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Hon’Ble Shri S. R. Raghunathaआयकरअपील सं./Ita Nos.278/Chny/2020 Assessment Year: 2009-10 Panjurajan Ganesan Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, No.74A, Velayutham Road, Corporate Circle-2, Sivakasi, Madurai. Tamil Nadu-626 123. [Pan:Abypg3315R] (अपीलार्थी/Assessee) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Mr. D. Anand, Advocate प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Ms. G. Latchana, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 03.07.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03.07.2025

For Appellant: Mr. D. Anand, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. G. Latchana, Addl.CIT
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

year 2009-10 was completed u/s 143(3) r.w.s.153A of the Act, on 27.12.2010. During the course of completion of assessment proceedings penalty u/s 271(1)(c) was initiated vide notice dated 27.12.2010. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) vide order in ITA No.136/2010-11 dated 07.08.2013 gave partial relief ... dated 27.12.2010 was issued for both defaults as concealed the particulars of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income where as the penalty u/s 271(1)(c) dated 25.09.2014 was imposed for the concealment of income which is not permissible in the light of above referred judgments

Taranjeet, Tohana vs. ITO, New Delhi

The appeals stand allowed

ITA 771/CHANDI/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh01 Jul 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No. 770/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No. 771/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Shri Taranjeet Singh Ito बनाम/ Vs. H. No 279, Tharvi, Pirthala Ward -1 Tohana, Fatehabad-125120 Fatehabad "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Apvpt-2307-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Saurabh Jain (Ca) – Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 25-06-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 01-07-2025. आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. In The Captioned Appeals For Assessment Year (Ay) 2013-14, The Assessee Is Aggrieved By Confirmation Of Quantum Addition & Levy Of Consequential Penalty U/S 271(1)(C). First, We Take Up Quantum Appeal Ita No.770/Chandi/2024 Which Arises Out Of An Order Passed By Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre

For Appellant: Shri Saurabh Jain (CA) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 271(1)(c)

captioned appeals for Assessment Year (AY) 2013-14, the assessee is aggrieved by confirmation of quantum addition and levy of consequential penalty u/s 271(1)(c). First, we take up quantum appeal ITA No.770/Chandi/2024 which arises out of an order passed by learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless

Taranjeet, Tohana vs. Income Tax Officer, Delhi

The appeals stand allowed

ITA 770/CHANDI/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh01 Jul 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No. 770/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No. 771/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Shri Taranjeet Singh Ito बनाम/ Vs. H. No 279, Tharvi, Pirthala Ward -1 Tohana, Fatehabad-125120 Fatehabad "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Apvpt-2307-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Saurabh Jain (Ca) – Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 25-06-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 01-07-2025. आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. In The Captioned Appeals For Assessment Year (Ay) 2013-14, The Assessee Is Aggrieved By Confirmation Of Quantum Addition & Levy Of Consequential Penalty U/S 271(1)(C). First, We Take Up Quantum Appeal Ita No.770/Chandi/2024 Which Arises Out Of An Order Passed By Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre

For Appellant: Shri Saurabh Jain (CA) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 271(1)(c)

captioned appeals for Assessment Year (AY) 2013-14, the assessee is aggrieved by confirmation of quantum addition and levy of consequential penalty u/s 271(1)(c). First, we take up quantum appeal ITA No.770/Chandi/2024 which arises out of an order passed by learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless