Non-remittance of EPF Contribution by Establishment due to attachment of bank account by Income Tax dept.: Karnataka HC quashes Criminal Proceedings against employee of Establishment [Read Order]

The Karnataka High Court (HC) chaired by Justice M. Nagaprasanna quashed the criminal proceedings initiated against the petitioner for non-remittance of Employees’ Provident Fund contribution by establishment due to the attachment of bank account by the Income Tax Department Authorities. The petitioner worked for M/s Vasan Healthcare Private Limited, “the Establishment,” from 2012 to September…