Gender and number
Section 13 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deals with gender and number. In all Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act], unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context- (a) words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females; The Act was enacted on 30 May 1904.
In all Bombay Act 1[or Maharashtra Act], unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context-
(a) words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females; and
(b) words in the singular shall include the plural, and vice-versa.
Section 13, The Maharashtra General Clauses Act (Act 1 of 1904).
Questions about Section 13
What does Section 13 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 13 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act is headed "Gender and number". In all Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act], unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context- (a) words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females;
How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Maharashtra General Clauses 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: Maharashtra General Clauses Act 13, section 13 Maharashtra General Clauses Act, section 13 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 13 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act enacted?
Section 13 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act, cited as Maharashtra General Clauses Act 13, was enacted on 30 May 1904 as Act 1 of 1904. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Definitions1701 words
- 24. Provisions applicable to making of rules or by-laws after previous publication255 words
- 1A. Extension of application of Act to Acts, rules, etc., made on or after the 1st day of November, 1956221 words
- 31. Application of Act to Ordinances and Regulations201 words
- 1B. Extension of application of Act to Acts, rules, etc., of State of Maharashtra192 words
- 5. Coming into operation of Bombay Acts or Maharashtra Acts189 words
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 21 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.