High Court Rules Prosecution for Non-Filing of Tax Returns Invalid After Petitioner Clears Outstanding Dues u/s 276C(2.

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....Offences u/s 276 C(2) - non filing of ITR and failure to pay tax dues - It is admitted in the counter affidavit itself that the petitioner have since cleared the dues and as on date no tax dues are payable in respect of the aforesaid financial years. Inasmuch as the tax has been subsequently paid, I am of the view that continuance of the impugned prosecution would only amount to an abuse of legal process. - HC....