Hirday Naran v. Income Tax Officer

78 ITR 26Supreme Court of India1970#2060 most cited

What is Hirday Naran v. Income Tax Officer authority for?

Even if statutory language appears merely enabling, courts infer a duty to exercise such power when it aids a citizen's right. Public authorities cannot decline to act when circumstances warrant help, nor can they act to a person's detriment without justification.

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Hirday Naran v. ITO · 78 ITR 26 · enabling power · duty to exercise power · public authority · administrative discretion · Section 263 · arbitrary power · justify or warrant · statutory interpretation

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