UOI v. Onkar S. Kanwar

258 ITR 761Supreme Court of India2002#3464 most cited

What is UOI v. Onkar S. Kanwar authority for?

Where there is a conflict between provisions, interpretations that favour the assessee should be preferred. This principle aids in avoiding absurdity and reflecting legislative intent.

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UOI v. Onkar S. Kanwar · 258 ITR 761 · SC · interpretation of statutes · favour of assessee · avoid absurdity · legislative intent

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