5 Questions
What is one of the main objectives of the General Clauses Act?
To provide uniformity of expression in Central Acts
In which case did the Supreme Court state the purpose of the General Clauses Act?
The Chief Inspector of Mines v. Karam Chand Thapar
What does the General Clauses Act aim to avoid in statutes?
Superfluity of language
What does the Act import into every Central Act to guard against slips and oversights?
Common form clauses
What did the Supreme Court state as the purpose of the General Clauses Act in The Chief Inspector of Mines v. Karam Chand Thapar case?
To provide a single Statute for different provisions on interpretation of words and legal principles
Test your knowledge of the objectives and rules for interpreting and constructing Central Acts with this quiz. Explore the provisions for uniformity of expression, definitions of common terms, and common form clauses.
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