Interpretation of Statutes

Interpretation of Statutes, Deeds and Documents Question 1.What is a Document as per the Indian Evidence Act, 1872? (May 2018, 2 marks)Answer:Document as per Indian Evidence Act, 1872:According to Sec. 3 of the Act document means any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks or by more than […]

The General Clauses Act, 1897 Question 1.What Is the Object of the General Clauses Act, 1897?Answer:The General Clauses Act, 1897 contains ‘definitions’ of some words and also some general principles of interpretation. This is an Act intends to provide general definitions which shall be applicable to all Central Acts and Regulations where there is no […]

Interpretation of Statutes Question 1.Give the difference between interpretation and construction. [MTP-March 18, March 21]Answer:Difference between Interpretation and Construction:More often the two terms are used interchangeably to denote a process adopted by the courts to ascertain the meaning of the legislature from the words with which it is expressed, these two terms have different connotations. […]

The General Clauses Act, 1897 Question 1.What is “Financial Year” under the General Clauses Act, 1897?Answer:Financial Year: As per Sec. 3(21) of the General Clauses Act, 1897, ‘Financial Year’ shall mean the year commencing on the first day of April. The term year has been defined u/s 3 (66) as a year reckoned according to […]