Bombay High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Actor Arjun Rampal in Tax Evasion Case
Trending Today Bombay High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Actor Arjun Rampal in Tax Evasion Case Trump’s India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claim Mocked by Ex-NSA John Bolton Supreme Court Directs Center to Fully Implement Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims Supreme Court Stays Defamation Case Against Aroon Purie Over Bihar Political Debate Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Ex-IAS Probationer Puja Khedkar in UPSC Cheating Case Akshay Kumar Sues Paresh Rawal for ₹25 Crore Over Hera Pheri 3 Exit Enforceability of Unstamped Arbitration Agreements: Supreme Court’s Landmark 2023 Ruling Explained Banke Bihari Temple Devotee Petitions Supreme Court Against UP Govt’s Corridor Redevelopment Plan Supreme Court Rules Juvenile Justice Board Cannot Review Its Own Decisions Under JJ Act Supreme Court Declares Kuldeep Kumar Rightful Chandigarh Mayor After Electoral Malpractice Bombay High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Actor Arjun Rampal in Tax Evasion Case PRABAHAT KUMAR BILTORIA 22 May 2025 The Bombay High Court has revoked a non-bailable warrant against Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal in a 2019 tax evasion case under Section 276C(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Read on to learn the details of the court’s ruling and its implications. Bombay High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Arjun Rampal In a significant legal update, the Bombay High Court has overturned a non-bailable warrant issued against Arjun Rampal, a prominent Bollywood actor known for his roles in movies such as Om Shanti Om and Don. The case pertains to alleged tax evasion dating back to 2019. Background: Tax Evasion Charges Under Section 276C(2) Rampal is being prosecuted under Section 276C(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which deals with the willful attempt to evade tax payment. The provision carries a maximum penalty of up to three years of imprisonment for offenders. Court Ruling: Warrant Deemed Unjustified On May 16, 2025, Justice Advait M. Sethna, presiding as vacation judge, set aside the warrant issued by the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of the 38th Court at Ballard Pier, Mumbai. According to the High Court, the April 9, 2025, order was issued in a case involving a bailable offense and lacked a proper application of judicial discretion. Justice Sethna labeled the order as “cryptic,” “contrary to law,” and an example of a mechanical approach in judicial decision-making. Legal Proceedings and Observations Despite Rampal’s attorney filing a vakalatnama and an exemption plea from personal appearance, the Magistrate still issued a non-bailable warrant. The High Court criticized this action, stating that no justification was provided in the original order. The judgment emphasized that such an approach could unfairly prejudice the accused, especially when the alleged offense is bailable in nature. The Court highlighted the lack of mental application and described the decision as a “mysterious order.” Outcome and Future Course While the Income Tax Department initially sought time to respond, it ultimately did not object to the limited relief sought by Rampal. As a result, the Bombay High Court quashed the April 9 order. However, it clarified that the proceedings on merit will continue as per due process of law, ensuring that the judicial process remains intact and unbiased. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as Sada Law. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Live Cases Bombay High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Actor Arjun Rampal in Tax Evasion Case Bombay High Court Quashes Non-Bailable Warrant Against Actor Arjun Rampal in Tax Evasion Case Sada Law • May 22, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Trump’s India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claim Mocked by Ex-NSA John Bolton Trump’s India-Pakistan Ceasefire Claim Mocked by Ex-NSA John Bolton Sada Law • May 22, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Supreme Court Directs Center to Fully Implement Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims Supreme Court Directs Center to Fully Implement Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims Sada Law • May 22, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments 1 2 3 … 5 Next »