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Interpretation Act, 1889 (English)
shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be con-strued as references to the provisions so re-enacted. This is a generalization of a modern form in con-solidating Acts: see, e.g., s. 313 of the (English) Public Health Act, 1875. … at the time of the passing of the Act or to the Crown shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed as references to the Sovereign for the time being, and this Act shall be binding on
Landlord and tenant
the exclusive possession and use of the land for a period less than the landlord's estate in it, generally upon payment of rent. The landlord's estate is called the reversion, and at common law, a power of … 'landlord and tenant' are generally restricted to lease of a house or land for occupational purposes. If nothing appears to the contrary, either expressly or by implication, in the lease or agreement, the landlord is not liable
Hindu
and etymological genesis of the word 'Hindu' has given rise to a controversy amongst ideologists; but the view generally accepted by scholars appears to be that the word 'Hindu' is derived from the river Sindhu otherwise known … the word 'Hindu' has given rise to a controversy amongst ideologists; but the view generally accepted by scholars appears to be that the word 'Hindu' is derived from the river Sindhu otherwise known as Indus which flows
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Confusion, property by
by solicitors of accounts at banks for clients' money. The intention is to keep such accounts separate. The general rule, that, as against an agent who has mixed the property of his employer with his own, so … general account, this money may not be distinguishable; but should the agent become bankrupt, the whole sum which appears to be due to him from the bankers will go to his assignees, and his employer can only
Produced
Messrs. Palampadam Plantations Ltd., AIR 1969 SC 930 (931): (1969) 1 SCC 662: (1969) 3 SCR 674. [Kerala General Sales Tax Act (15 of 1963), s. 2(viii)(c)] (ii) The word 'produced' appearing in Entry 84 of List … Produced, the word 'produced' appear in the definition can only mean 'to bring forth, bring into being or existence - to bring (a
Abuse of process
AIR 1962 SC 876: (1962) 1 Cr LJ 770. Abusing the process of the court is a term generally applied to proceeding which is wanting in bona fides and is frivolous, vexatious, or oppressive. Making use of … court. See, e.g., Edmunds v. Attorney-General, (1878) 47 LJ Ch 345. As to an action or defence which appears on the Pleadings to be frivolous or vexatious, see R.S.C., Ord. XXV., r. 4, and also VEXATIOUS ACTION
Slugworm
Any caterpillar which has the general appearance of a slug as do those of certain moths belonging to Limacodes and allied genera and those of
Slepez
A burrowing rodent Spalax typhlus native of Russia and Asia Minor It has the general appearance of a mole and is destitute of eyes Called also mole rat
Kakapo
in holes during the day but is active at night It resembles an owl in its colors and general appearance It has large wings but can fly only a short distance Called also owl parrot night parrot and
VerbarHabitus
Habitude mode of life general appearance
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