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Adequate consideration

1274: (1981) 2 SCC 585. [Contract Act, 1872, s. 2(b) (9 of 1872)] In the absence of a definition of the phrase 'adequate consideration', the common parlance meaning of the term has to be accepted. A reference … (347): AIR 1991 SC 1502. [U.P. Imposition of ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1960, s. 5(6) Proviso(b) second clause] The words 'adequate consideration' clearly postulate that consideration must be capable of being measured in terms of money

Suit

sought may be a suit. But if the proceeding is of a summary nature not falling within the definition of a suit, it may not be so treated for the purpose of s. 11, Gulab Bai v. … or an issue in a suit is intended to be covered by the said word in the material clause. The argument that there should be finality of decisions and that a person should not be vexed twice

Picketing

be calculated to intimidate any person in that house or place, is declared to be unlawful. For a definition of intimidation see that Act, s. 3 (2), and the (English) Conspiracy and Protection of Property Act, 1875 … patronize that establishment, Damodar Ganesh v. State, AIR 1951 Bom 459 (462). The word 'picketing' is used in clause (a) of Uttar Pradesh Police Regulations not in the sense of offering resistance to the visitor-physical or otherwise-or

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Process and processing

on in a definite manner and leading to the accomplishment of some result.' The activity contemplated by the definition is perfectly general requiring only the continuous or quick succession. It is not one of the requisites that … the end result would also be a process in or in relation to manufacture to attract the relevant clause in the exemption notification, C.C.E. v. Rajasthan State Chemical Works, AIR 1991 SC 2222: (1991) 4 SCC 473:

Restrictive trade practice

of other goods or services. [The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (68 of 1986), s. 2 (1) (nnn)] The definition of restrictive trade practice is an exhaustive and not an inclusive one. The decision whether trade practice is … 685. [Monopolies and Restricted Trade Practices Act, 1969, s. 2(o)] 'Restrictive trade practice' is defined in s. 2, clause (o) to mean a trade practice which has, or may have, the effect of preventing, distorting or restricting

Will

be carried into effect after his death. [Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), s. 2 (h)] The definition of 'will' in s. 2 (h) of the Indian Succession Act 1925, would show that it is the … and 59) Will shall include a codicil and every writing making a voluntary posthumous disposition of property. [General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), s. 3(64)] 1. Wish; desire choice 2. A document by which a person

Without prejudice

3 SCC 113: (1978) 3 SCR 729; I.D.D., Jabalpur v. Pratap Rai, 1978 SC 1244 (1246). The classic definition of the phrase is contained in the judgment of Lindley, L.J. in Walker v. Wilsher, 1889 (23) QBD … arbitrator that a dispute raised or the claim made by the contractor was not covered by the arbitration clause, Tarapore and Co. v. Cochin Shipyard Ltd., AIR 1984 SC 1072 (1087): (1984) 2 SCC 680. (Arbitration Act,

Factory

of local authorities, by the (English) Steam Whistles Act, 1872 (35 & 36 Vict. c. 61). From the definition of 'factory' it is clear that it must be a premises where a manufacturing process is carried on, … AIR 1974 SC 759: (1974) 4 SCC 365: (1974) 3 SCR 142. Means a factory as defined in clause (m) of s. 2 (f) of the Factories Act, 1948. (Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, s. 3) Means a

Manufacture

Co. Ltd., AIR 1977 SC 879: (1977) 1 SCC 643: (1977) 1 SCR 1002. 'Manufacture' according to the definition of the term in s. 2(11) of the Act, includes not only 'any art, process of manner of … SCC 653: (1981) 2 SCR 271. The word 'manufacture' occurring in the expression 'used in the manufacture' in clause (b) of Rule 27 cannot be given a limited meaning. 'Manufacture' and 'manufacturing process' is that as a

Building

R. v. Gregory, (1833) 5 B. & Ad. At p. 561, not to include a wall; but the definition depends on circumstances, and may include a reservoir, Moran v. Marsland, (1909) 1 KB 744. The London Building … of a structure or erection, after the rules relating to energy conservation building codes have been notified under clause (a) of s. 15 or clause (1) of sub-s. (2) of s. 56, which is having a connected

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