Khoday Distilleries Ltd. v. State of Karnataka

10 SCC 304Reported decision1996#856 most cited

What is Khoday Distilleries Ltd. v. State of Karnataka authority for?

A 'trade' is primarily defined as the exchange of goods for goods or money, and secondarily as a business carried on with a view to profit. The term 'business' is more comprehensive than 'trade', encompassing manufacturing activities.

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Also referred to as

Khoday Distilleries Ltd. v. State of Karnataka · 10 SCC 304 · 1995 1 SCC 574 · definition of trade · definition of business · scope of business · profit motive · section 2(15) · proviso to section 2(15) · advancement of general public utility

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