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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)

Murliwala Agrotech Private Limited, Rajasthan vs. DCIT Circle-14, Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 609/DEL/2022[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi01 Jun 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri C.M. Garg & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2015-16 Murliwala Agrotech Private Limited, Vs Dcit, G-20-245, Ricco Industrial Area, Circle-14, Gudli Udaipur, Delhi. Rajasthan – 313024. Pan: Aaccm0796Q (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Susheel Kumar, Ca & Ms Archana Jain, Ca Revenue By : Ms Raja Rajeshwari R. Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 24.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 01.06.2023 Order Per M. Balaganesh, Am: This Appeal In Ita No.609/Del/2022 For Ay 2015-16 Arises Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-26, New Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit(A)’, In Short] In Appeal No.10255/19-20 Dated 10.12.2021 Against The Order U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Dated 27.06.2019 Passed By The Ld. Assessing Officer, Circle-2, Udaipur (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Ao’). 2. The Only Effective Issue To Be Decided In This Appeal Is As To Whether The Ld.Cit(A) Was Justified In Confirming The Levy Of Penalty U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Act In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Instant Case.

For Appellant: Shri Susheel Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Ms Raja Rajeshwari R. Sr. DR
Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

effective issue to be decided in this appeal is as to whether the ld.CIT(A) was justified in confirming the levy of penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act in the facts and circumstances of the instant case. 3. We have heard the rival submissions and perused the material

Mini Tradex Private Limited, New Delhi vs. ITO Ward - 16(4), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 8029/DEL/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi01 Jun 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri C.M. Garg & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2015-16 Mini Tradex Private Limited, Vs Ito, C/O Rohit Tiwari, Ward-16(4), 8024, Ats Greens Paradiso, New Delhi. Chi Iv, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201310. Pan: Aagcm0239E (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Ms Tanya, Advocate Revenue By : Ms Raja Rajeshwari R. Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 24.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 01.06.2023 Order Per M. Balaganesh, Am: This Appeal In Ita No.8029/Del/2019 For Ay 2015-16 Arises Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-6, Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit(A)’, In Short] In Appeal No.Cit(A), Delhi-6/10103/18-19 Dated 07.05.2019 Against The Order U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Dated 18.06.2018 Passed By The Ld. Assessing Officer, Ward-16(4), New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Ao’). 2. The Only Effective Issue To Be Decided In This Appeal Is As To Whether The Ld.Cit(A) Was Justified In Confirming The Levy Of Penalty U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Act In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Instant Case.

For Appellant: Ms Tanya, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Raja Rajeshwari R. Sr. DR
Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

effective issue to be decided in this appeal is as to whether the ld.CIT(A) was justified in confirming the levy of penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act in the facts and circumstances of the instant case. 3. We have heard the rival submissions and perused the material