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CIT v. Vegetable Products Ltd

(1973) 88 ITR 192 (SC)

(1973) 88 ITR 192 (SC) · Supreme Court of India

taxationinterpretationambiguityassessee-favourable-constructionstrict-interpretation
Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1973
Subjects
Interpretation of Statutes
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

In cases of ambiguity in a taxing statute, the interpretation favourable to the assessee must be adopted.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        (1973) 88 ITR 192 (SC)

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