Relief for Arjun Rampal: Bombay HC Cancels Non-Bailable Warrant in 2019 Tax Evasion Case



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The Bombay High Court has overturned a non-bailable warrant issued against Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal concerning a 2019 tax case. The court found the magistrate's decision to issue the warrant to be unjustified and lacking proper legal reasoning. The case relates to allegations of willful tax default for the financial year 2016-17, though Rampal's legal team asserts the full tax has been paid.

In a major relief for Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, the Bombay High Court has overturned a non-bailable warrant issued against him in connection with a 2019 tax case. The court sharply criticized the magistrate's ruling as "mechanical" and "cryptic," emphasizing the lack of proper legal reasoning and due process. High Court Slams Lower Court's Handling of Tax Case On May 16, a vacation bench led by Justice Advait Sethna ruled in favor of Rampal, stating that the magistrate's April 2023 order
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The Bombay High Court has cancelled the non-bailable warrant that was issued against Arjun Rampal in connection with a 2019 tax evasion case.

The court criticised the magistrate's ruling as 'mechanical' and 'cryptic', stating that the issuance of the non-bailable warrant was neither warranted nor legally justified due to a lack of proper legal reasoning.

The case stems from a complaint filed by the Income Tax Department in 2019, alleging that Arjun Rampal willfully defaulted on tax payments for the financial year 2016-17.

Arjun Rampal's lawyer argued that the Income Tax Department's complaint lacks merit, stating that the actor had already paid the full tax amount for FY 2016-17, albeit with some delay, and that there was no tax evasion.

The matter is scheduled for a further hearing on June 16, when the court will examine additional aspects of the case to determine if the complaint will continue or be dismissed.




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