Construction of references to repealed enactments
Section 9 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deals with construction of references to repealed enactments. Where this Act, or any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act] made after the commencement of this Act, repeals and re-enacts, with or without modification, any provision of a former enactment, then reference in any other enactment or in any instrument to the provision so repealed shall, unless a different The Act was enacted on 30 May 1904.
Where this Act, or any Bombay Act 1[or Maharashtra Act] made after the commencement of this Act, repeals and re-enacts, with or without modification, any provision of a former enactment, then reference in any other enactment or in any instrument to the provision so repealed shall, unless a different intention appears, be construed as reference to the provision so re-enacted.
Section 9, The Maharashtra General Clauses Act (Act 1 of 1904).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act is headed "Construction of references to repealed enactments". Where this Act, or any Bombay Act [or Maharashtra Act] made after the commencement of this Act, repeals and re-enacts, with or without modification, any provision of a former enactment, then reference in any other enactment or in any instrument to the provision so repealed shall, unless a different
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Maharashtra General Clauses Act, section 9 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 9 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act enacted?
Section 9 of the Maharashtra General Clauses Act, cited as Maharashtra General Clauses Act 9, 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
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