Prafull Goradia vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the Haj Committee Act, 2002, under Articles 14, 15, and 27 of the Constitution. The petitioner, a Hindu, argued that the Act violates Article 27 by using tax proceeds to subsidize Haj pilgrimage for Muslims. The Court held that Article 27 is applicable when tax proceeds are utilized for a particular religion, emphasizing that the interpretation of constitutional provisions differs from ordinary statutes. The Court concluded that if a substantial part of tax revenue is used for promoting a specific religion, it would constitute a violation of Article 27.