Federation of Hotel and Restaurant v. Union of India
3 SCC 634Reported decision1989#9654 most cited
What is Federation of Hotel and Restaurant v. Union of India authority for?
Economic legislation is afforded wide latitude, with courts applying a test that acknowledges the legislature's broad powers in this area. The interpretation of legislative provisions should rely on their plain reading rather than external materials like affidavits or submissions.
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Also referred to as
Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India v. Union of India · economic legislation · wide latitude doctrine · legislative interpretation · plain reading of provision