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Definition :

For the time being, it may be for indefinite period of time depending upon the context in which the phrase is used. It denotes indefinite period of time, meaning thereby, the position as existing at the time of application of the rules, may be amended or unamended. Therefore, to come to a conclusion as to whether it is for one time or for indefinite period of time, the context, purpose and the intention of the use of the phrase will have to be seen and examined, Union Territory of Chandigarh v. Rajesh Kumar Bancundhi, (2003) 11 SCC 549 (554).

For the time being means at the moment or existing position, Jivendra Nathu Kaul v. Collector, (1992) 3 SCC 576 (580).

For the time being, the expression 'for the time being' indicates an indefinite period of time depending upon the context in which the phrase is used. Generally it denotes an indefinite period of time, meaning thereby, the position as existing at the time of application of the rules, maybe, amended or unamended . To come to a conclusion as to whether it is for one time or for indefinite period of time, the context, purpose and the intention of the use of the phrase will have to be seen and examined, Union Territory of Chandigarh v. Rajesh Kumar Basandhi, (2003) 11 SCC 549 (554): AIR 2003 SC 3230.