Delhi Court Sentences Naftogaz Director for TDS Default Despite Company Liquidation
A Delhi court sentenced the director of Naftogaz India Pvt. Ltd., a company under liquidation, to 1 year and 10 months of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10 lakh for failing to deposit Rs 17.68 crore in Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for the 2009-10 financial year. The court ruled that liquidation does not absolve the company or its director of criminal liability for TDS defaults. The sentence was suspended for 30 days, with bail granted, and the case is scheduled for further hearing in September 2026.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 53/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (47–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 24 Aug, 12:22 pm. Other outlets followed.