Legal Framework

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 […]