Interpretation
Section 2 of the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920 deals with interpretation. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, "the Court" means the Court of the District Judge [or any other Court empowered in that behalf by the State Government] and includes the High Court in the exercise of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction. The Act came into force on 20 Mar 1920.
In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, "the Court" means the Court of the District Judge 1[or any other Court empowered in that behalf by the State Government] and includes the High Court in the exercise of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction.
Section 2, The Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920 (Act 14 of 1920).
Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act is headed "Interpretation". In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context, "the Court" means the Court of the District Judge [or any other Court empowered in that behalf by the State Government] and includes the High Court in the exercise of its ordinary original civil jurisdiction.
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Charitable and Religious Trusts Act 2, section 2 Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, section 2 of the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 2 of the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act come into force?
Section 2 of the Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, cited as Charitable and Religious Trusts Act 2, came into force on 20 Mar 1920, having been enacted on 20 Mar 1920. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 5. Procedure on petition434 words
- 7. Powers of trustee to apply for directions299 words
- 10. Power of Courts as to costs in certain suits against trustees of charitable and religious trusts201 words
- 3. Power to apply to the Court in respect of trusts of a charitable or religious nature159 words
- 9. Savings122 words
- 8. Costs of petition under this Act115 words
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