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General Clauses Act and Legal Principles Quiz

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General Clauses Act and Legal Principles Quiz

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What is the primary application of the General Clauses Act?

To apply only to specific Central legislation

To define territorial extent clauses

To regulate immovable property laws

To interpret legal principles in all statutes to which it applies (correct)

In the case Ananda Behera v. State of Orissa, what was the court's decision regarding the right to catch or carry fish?

The court did not reach a decision

It is classified as immovable property (correct)

It is not considered property at all

It is classified as movable property

What does Section 3(26) of the General Clauses Act include in the definition of 'immovable property'?

Only land and buildings

Land and any benefits from land (correct)

Any attached structures or buildings

Only things permanently fastened to the earth

What does the text say about the application of the General Clauses Act?

<p>It applies primarily with reference to all Central legislation and rules and regulations made under a Central Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

What category does the 'right to catch or carry fish' fall under according to the court's interpretation?

<p>Immovable property</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Clauses Act

Primary application: Providing definitions for various terms used in Central Acts

Ananda Behera v. State of Orissa

Court's decision: Right to catch or carry fish is a 'privilege' and not a 'private right'

Definitions in the General Clauses Act

Section 3(26): Includes 'benefits arising out of land' in the definition of 'immovable property'

Classification of Rights

'Right to catch or carry fish' falls under the category of 'privileges'

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Test your knowledge of the General Clauses Act and legal principles with this quiz. Explore scenarios like the classification of rights under the Act and expand your understanding of legal terminology.