International Trade — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Atiabari Tea Co. Ltd. v. The State of Assam

1961

While primarily dealing with inter-state trade under Article 301, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India laid down crucial principles regarding the freedom of trade,…

Automobile Transport (Rajasthan) Ltd. v. The State of Rajasthan

1962

This case further elaborated on the scope of Article 301, affirming the 'compensatory and regulatory' test. The Supreme Court held that regulatory measures or compensatory taxes,…