New Provision
Section 498, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
280D
Chapter
Chapter XXI — Offences and Prosecutions
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 498
ave as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (including the provisions as to bails or bonds), shall apply to the proceedings before a Special Court and the person conducting the prosecution before the Special Court, shall be deemed to be a Public Prosecutor. (2) The Central Government may also appoint a Special Public Prosecutor for any case or class or group of cases. (3) A person shall not be qualified to be appointed as a Public Prosecutor or a Special Public Prosecutor under this section unless he has been in practice as an advocate for not less than seven years, requiring special knowledge of law. (4) Every person appointed as a Public Prosecutor or a Special Public Prosecutor under this section shall be deemed to be a Public Prosecutor within the meaning of section 2(1)(v) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the provisions of that Sanhita shall have effect accordingly.
CHAPTER XXIII MISCELLANEOUS
Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section is part of Chapter XXI of the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from 1 April 2026. It carries forward the corresponding provision from the Income Tax Act, 1961 with simplified language and restructured drafting.
Practical Note: For specific guidance on how this provision applies to your situation, consult a qualified Chartered Accountant. The Income Tax Act, 2025 retains the substance of the old law while making it more accessible.
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 498 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025) as published in the Official Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-22082025-265620) for informational and reference purposes only. Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants makes no warranty as to completeness or accuracy. For the official authenticated text refer to
egazette.gov.in or
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