Jain Brothers v. Union of India
77 ITR 107Supreme Court of India1970#1942 most cited
What is Jain Brothers v. Union of India authority for?
Income cannot generally be taxed twice, but this fundamental rule applies only where general words of taxation are interpreted. If the legislature distinctly and expressly enacts provisions allowing for double taxation, such taxation is permissible.
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Jain Brothers v. Union of India · 77 ITR 107 · Supreme Court · double taxation · income taxed twice · fundamental rule of taxation · express legislative provision · interpretation of tax statutes · Section 115BBE · Section 68