https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=775707 The HC dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to disclose third-party tax evasion information under s.138(1)(b) IT Act. The petitioner sought information related to proceedings against a relative to use in a criminal case under s.498-A IPC. The court held that such disclosure does not serve public interest and the petitioner had already received information under the RTI Act. The impugned order was found to be reasoned and valid. Disclosure of further tax evasion details against a third party for use in private litigation was not permitted. The petition lacked merit and was rejected. en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=775707 The HC dismissed the petition challenging the refusal to disclose third-party tax evasion information under s.138(1)(b) IT Act. The petitioner sought information related to proceedings against a relative to use in a criminal case under s.498-A IPC. The court held that such disclosure does not serve public interest and the petitioner had already received information under the RTI Act. The impugned order was found to be reasoned and valid. Disclosure of further tax evasion details against a third party for use in private litigation was not permitted. The petition lacked merit and was rejected. Case-Laws Income Tax Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=775707