BAR ASSOCIATION v. STATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER
4 SCC 104Reported decision1996#4691 most cited
What is BAR ASSOCIATION v. STATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER authority for?
The constitutional validity of a provision is tested on grounds of legislative competence and violation of fundamental rights. Hardship or equity are not relevant in interpreting plain and unambiguous tax legislation.
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Bar Association v. State of U.P. · legislative competence · fundamental rights · constitutional validity · hardship · equity · tax interpretation