Words and Phrases
non obstante clause – When the section containing the said clause does not refer to any particular provisions which it intends to override but refers to the provisions of the statute generally, it is not permissible to hold that it excludes the whole Act and stands all alone by itself
The non obstante clause is no doubt a very potent clause intended to exclude every consideration arising from other provisions...
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non-obstante clause – Court must ascertain the intention of the legislature by directing its attention not merely to the clauses to be construed but to the entire statute
"68... the Court must ascertain the intention of the legislature by directing its attention not merely to the clauses to...
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non-obstante clause
A non-obstante clause is generally appended to a section with a view to give the enacting part of the section,...
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Words – “and” is used as conjunction – The use of word “or” is clearly distinctive
Interpretation - Words - “and”, “or” - The word “and” is used as conjunction - The use of word “or”...
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IPC S. 364A – Condition, i.e., “and threatens to cause death or hurt to such person” also needs to be proved
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 364A - Section 364A uses the word “or” nine times and the whole section contains...
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Words – “and” , “or”
Hyderabad Asbestos Cement Products and Anr. Vs. Union of India, (2000) 1 SCC 426, Court had occasion to consider Rule...
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Words – “and” , “or”
Punjab Produce and Trading Co. Ltd. Vs. The CIT, West Bengal, Calcutta (1971) 2 SCC 540, Court had occasion to...
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