Reviewed case brief

CIT v. Hindustan Bulk Carriers

(2003) 3 SCC 57

(2003) 3 SCC 57 · Supreme Court of India

harmonious-constructionconflict-between-provisionsincome-taxboth-given-effect
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2003
Subjects
Interpretation of Statutes
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Harmonious construction applied to resolve conflict between two provisions of the Income Tax Act. Neither provision should be rendered redundant; both must be given effect.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        (2003) 3 SCC 57; standard textbook authority

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