Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) Requires Mens Rea; Revenue Must Prove Concealment or Inaccuracy by Taxpayer.

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....Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) - The considerations for imposition of penalty under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act are however entirely different. It requires existence of mens rea on the part of the Assessee and either of the twin conditions of (i) concealment of income or (ii) filing of inaccurate particulars by Assessee, are required to be satisfied and the burden of proving that lies upon the revenue authority and not on the Assessee. - HC....