New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Ahead of the Budget Session, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Friday said while tax evasion is a social injustice to the fellow citizens, arbitrary or excessive tax is also a social injustice by a Government.

Referring to ancient laws in India around taxation, the Chief Justice said tax should be collected from people like honey bee draws nectar from flowers without harming it.

Speaking at the 79th foundation day celebrations of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bobde emphasised on the use of next generation technology artificial intelligence to expedite the process with caution that it should not replace the human discretion required for delivering justice.

"I am firmly of the view based on experience of systems tha...