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Bombay High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Arjun Rampal in Tax Case

The court found the magistrate's order unlawful, citing procedural errors and lack of justification in the 2019 tax evasion case.

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Justice Advait Sethna, hearing the matter on the vacation bench, agreed with Arjun Rampal’s arguments, observing that the trial court’s order was “cryptic” and prejudicial. The High Court quashed the warrant, noting that the proceedings lacked legal justification given the bailable nature of the offence. (Hindustan Times)
Arjun Rampal Gets Relief In 2019 Tax Evasion Case As Bombay HC Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Him
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Overview

  • The Bombay High Court quashed a non-bailable warrant issued against actor Arjun Rampal, deeming the magistrate's order 'mechanical and cryptic.'
  • Justice Advait Sethna ruled that the warrant violated legal procedure, as the alleged offence under Section 276C(2) of the Income Tax Act is bailable and carries a maximum sentence of three years.
  • Rampal's legal team argued that the full tax amount of ₹42.41 lakh for the 2016–17 assessment year was paid, though delayed, and there was no intent to evade taxes.
  • The High Court noted that the magistrate failed to record reasons for issuing the warrant and overlooked the presence of Rampal's advocate during the proceedings.
  • The case remains ongoing, with the next hearing scheduled for June 16, 2025, as the core dispute over delayed payment versus willful evasion continues.