PLD 1979

P L D 1979 Karachi 545 (PLP)

ATLAS BATTERY LTD., KARACHI-Petitioner Versus Constitutional Petition No. 622 of 1975, decided on 26th November 1978.

Jurisdiction / Court
-- Ss. 3(1) & 4(1) -Expression "retail price" in S. 4(2)-Construction --Interpretation of statutes-Taxing statute-Two equally reasonable constructions possible-Construction favourable to subject to be pre ferred.-Interpretation of statutes-Words and phrases.
Decided Date
Constitutional Petition No. 622 of 1975, decided on 26th November 1978.
Honorable Judges
I. Mahmud and Muhammad Zahoorul Haq, JJ
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation P L D 1979 Karachi 545 (PLP)
Forum / Court -- Ss. 3(1) & 4(1) -Expression "retail price" in S. 4(2)-Construction --Interpretation of statutes-Taxing statute-Two equally reasonable constructions possible-Construction favourable to subject to be pre ferred.-Interpretation of statutes-Words and phrases.
Bench Members I. Mahmud and Muhammad Zahoorul Haq, JJ
Parties ATLAS BATTERY LTD., KARACHI-Petitioner Versus Constitutional Petition No. 622 of 1975, decided on 26th November 1978.
Primary Law Central Excises and Salt Act (I of 1944)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in P L D 1979 Karachi 545 (PLP)?

This judgment primarily cites: Central Excises and Salt Act (I of 1944) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case P L D 1979 Karachi 545 (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the -- Ss. 3(1) & 4(1) -Expression "retail price" in S. 4(2)-Construction --Interpretation of statutes-Taxing statute-Two equally reasonable constructions possible-Construction favourable to subject to be pre ferred.-Interpretation of statutes-Words and phrases. bench comprising: I. Mahmud and Muhammad Zahoorul Haq, JJ.

Q3: What is the official citation format for this judgment on Pakistan Law Portal?

Cite this legal precedent as: P L D 1979 Karachi 545 (PLP) (ATLAS BATTERY LTD., KARACHI-Petitioner Versus Constitutional Petition No. 622 of 1975, decided on 26th November 1978.). Read the full summary and cross-referenced laws free on Pakistan Law Portal.

Laws Cited

Central Excises and Salt Act (I of 1944)

Representation

  • Mansoor Ahmed Khan for Petitioner.
  • Shan Jamil Alam, Deputy Attorney-General for Respondents.
  • Dates of hearing : 17th and 18th September 1978.

Headnotes / Summary

Ss. 3(1) & 4(1) -Expression "retail price" in S. 4(2)-Construction --Interpretation of statutes-Taxing statute-Two equally reasonable constructions possible-Construction favourable to subject to be pre ferred.-[Interpretation of statutes-Words and phrases]. Union of India v. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. A I R 1963 S C 791 ; In re : C. P. Motor Spirit Act A I R 1939 F C 1 and A. K. Boy and another v. Voltas Ltd. A I R 1973 S C 225 not relevant. Commissioner of Income-tax, East Pakistan v. Messrs Hossen Kassam Dada, Karachi P L D 1961 S C 375 ref.

Judgment & Decree

Union of India v. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. A I R 1963 S C 791 ; In re : C. P. Motor Spirit Act A I R 1939 F C 1 and A. K. Boy and another v. Voltas Ltd. A I R 1973 S C 225 not relevant. Commissioner of Incometax, East Pakistan v. Messrs Hossen Kassam Dada, Karachi P L D 1961 S C 375 ref. Mansoor Ahmed Khan for Petitioner. Shan Jamil Alam, Deputy Attorney‑General for Respondents. Dates of hearing : 17th and 18th September 1978.