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Distinctly, the word 'distinctly' means 'directly', 'indubitably' 'strictly', 'unmistakably'. The word has been advisedly used to limit and define the scope of the provable information. The phrase 'distinctly' relates 'to the fact thereby discovered' (sic) (and?) is the linchpin of the provision, Mohd Inoyatallah v. State of Maharashtra, (1976) 1 SCC 828: AIR 1976 SC 483 (485). (Evidence Act, 1872, s. 27)The word 'distinctly' means 'directly', 'indubitably', 'strictly', 'unmistakably'. The word has been advisedly used to limit and define the scope of the provable information. The phrase 'distinctly' relates 'to the fact thereby discovered' and is the linchpin of the provision, Anter Singh v. State of Rajasthan, AIR 2004 SC 2865 (2869): (2004) 10 SCC 657. (Evidence Act, 1872, s. 27)...
Every distinct offence
Every distinct offence, The expression 'every dis-tinct offence' must have a different content from the expression 'every offence' or 'each offence'. A separate charge is required for every distinct offence and not necessarily for each separate offence 'Distinct' means 'not identical'. It stresses characteristics that distinguish while the word 'separate' would stress the 'two things not being the same'. Two offences would be distinct if they be not in any way inter-related. If there be some inter-relation there would be no distinctness and it would depend on the circumstances of the case in which the offences were committed, whether there be separate charges for those offences or not, Banwarilal Jhunjhunwala v. Union of India, AIR 1963 SC 1620 (1624). (Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 s. 233)...
Distinct matters
Distinct matters, the expression 'distinct matters' would connote something different from distinct 'categories'. Two transactions might be of the same description, but all the same, they might be distinct, Board of Revenue v. Andhra Pradesh Benthall, AIR 1956 SC 35 (38)...
Distinct matters and descriptions
Distinct matters and descriptions, in its popular sense, the expression 'distinct matters' would connote something different from distinct 'categories'. Two transactions might be of the same description, but all the same, they might be distinct, Member Board of Revenues v. Arthur Paul Benthall, AIR 1956 SC 35. [Stamp Act, (2 of 1899), ss. 4, 5, 6]...
Distinctly
With distinctness not confusedly without the blending of one part or thing another clearly plainly as to see distinctly...
Eminent domain and police powers-distinction
Eminent domain and police powers-distinction, the concepts of eminent domain and police powers are borrowed from American law. In the exercise of its eminent domain power the State may take any property from the owner and may appropriate it for public purposes. The police and eminent domain powers are essentially distinct. Under the police power many restrictions may be imposed and the property may even be destroyed without compensation being given, whereas under the power of eminent domain, the property may be appropriated to public use on payment of compensation only, Deputy Commissioner and Collector v. Durganath Sarma, AIR 1968 SC 394 (399): (1968) 1 SCR 561....
Distinctive
Marking or expressing distinction or difference distinguishing characteristic peculiar...
Distinctively
With distinction plainly...
Distinctiveness
State of being distinctive...
Distinctness
The quality or state of being distinct a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things...
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