State of Kerala v. C. Velukutty

60 ITR 239Supreme Court of India1966#1459 most cited

What is State of Kerala v. C. Velukutty authority for?

A best judgment assessment must be based on wisdom, truth, and legal principles, not arbitrary caprice. While it involves estimation and guesswork, this must have a reasonable nexus to available material and the case's circumstances.

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State of Kerala v C. Velukutty · 60 ITR 239 · best judgment assessment · estimation · arbitrary caprice · reasonable nexus · available material · settled principles of justice · guesswork

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