Ram and Shyam Co. v. State of Haryana

3 SCC 267Reported decision1985#9650 most cited

What is Ram and Shyam Co. v. State of Haryana authority for?

The existence of an alternative statutory remedy will not prevent a High Court from exercising its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 if the remedy is illusory, a mirage, or an exercise in futility. This is particularly true when the appeal is perceived as being 'from Caesar to Caesar's wife'.

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Also referred to as

Ram and Shyam Co. v. State of Haryana · 1985 · alternative remedy · writ jurisdiction · Article 226 · illusory remedy · futile exercise · Caesar to Caesar's wife · Income Tax Appeals

Judgments citing Ram and Shyam Co. v. State of Haryana

Ram and Shyam Co. v. State of Haryana (3 SCC 267) — Cited in 11 Judgments | BharatTax