Can Police Lodge FIR For Tax Evasion Or Is Income Tax Department The Correct Authority To Initiate Proceedings? Gujarat High Court Asks

The Gujarat High Court addressed the issue of police power in registering FIRs for tax evasion cases. The court clarified that the police do not have the authority to register FIRs for tax evasion without the involvement of the Income Tax Department. The judgment emphasized the need for coordination between law enforcement agencies and tax authorities to ensure proper legal procedures are followed. This case highlights the jurisdictional boundaries in tax-related investigations.