Interpretation clause, Act I of 1869, U. P. Act III of 1910, Act IX of 1972
Section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates Act, 1917 deals with interpretation clause, Act I of 1869, U. P. Act III of 1910, Act IX of 1972. 2. Unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context all words occurring in this Act which are defined in the Oudh Estates Act, 1869, as amended by Act X of 1885 and the Oudh Estates (Amendment) Act, 1910, shall be deemed to have the meanings respectively assigned to them by that Act. The Act was enacted on 11 Aug 1917.
2. Unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context all words occurring in this Act which are defined in the Oudh Estates Act, 1869, as amended by Act X of 1885 and the Oudh Estates (Amendment) Act, 1910, shall be deemed to have the meanings respectively assigned to them by that Act.
"Settled estate" means immovable property for the time being subject to the provisions of this Act by virtue of a declaration made under section 10.
"Competent to contractd" means competent to contract within the meaning of section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
Section 2, The Oudh Settled Estates Act, 1917 (Act 5 of 1917).
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates Act is headed "Interpretation clause, Act I of 1869, U. P. Act III of 1910, Act IX of 1972". 2. Unless there be something repugnant in the subject or context all words occurring in this Act which are defined in the Oudh Estates Act, 1869, as amended by Act X of 1885 and the Oudh Estates (Amendment) Act, 1910, shall be deemed to have the meanings respectively assigned to them by that Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates 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: Oudh Settled Estates Act 2, section 2 Oudh Settled Estates Act, section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 10 (Execution of declaration), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When was Section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates Act enacted?
Section 2 of the Oudh Settled Estates Act, cited as Oudh Settled Estates Act 2, was enacted on 11 Aug 1917 as Act 5 of 1917. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 21. Jurisdiction of courts barred in certain matters352 words
- 22. Devolution and bequest of settled estates. ,Act I of 1869 ,Act I of 1869,Act I of 1869230 words
- 24. Power to make rules. ,Act I of 1869199 words
- 6. Grant or refusal of permission190 words
- 3. Application for permission to settle property. ,Act I of 1869184 words
- 17. Agricultural leases or settled estates. ,U. P. Act II of 1901 Act XXII of 1886141 words
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