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shares; ensure proper supervision and control of dealings therein; and protect the interests of shareholders and of the general investing public', Raymond Synthetics Ltd. v. Union of India, AIR 1992 SC 847: (1992) 2 SCC 255 [Companies … proper supervision and control of dealings therein; and protect the interests of shareholders and of the general investing public', Raymond Synthetics Ltd. v. Union of India, AIR 1992 SC 847: (1992) 2 SCC 255 [Companies Act, 1956,
Gemot
Gemot, a mote or moote, meeting, public assembly. The various kinds were-(1) The folc-gemot, or general assembly of the people, whether it was held in a city or town or consisted of the whole … Gemot, a mote or moote, meeting, public assembly. The various kinds were-(1) The folc-gemot, or general assembly of the people, whether it was held in
Reading of a Bill
reading only short title is read by the clerk. During second reading there is a wide debate in general application and desirability of measure. Second reading normally takes place on the floor of the House but certain … application and desirability of measure. Second reading normally takes place on the floor of the House but certain public Bills are referred to Second Reading Committee for consideration in principle. After it the Bill is referred to
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Not guilty by Statute
allowed defendants sued for doing things in pursuance of them to plead 'not guilty by statute' (or the general issue, as it was described in the statute). They are mostly repealed by the Public Authorities Protection Act, … statute' (or the general issue, as it was described in the statute). They are mostly repealed by the Public Authorities Protection Act, 1893; but the defence is still provided for by R.S.C., Ord.XIX., r. 12, and Ord.
Mutt
Mutt, A Mutt dedicated for the use of ascetics generally or for the ascetic of a particular sect or cult is a public institution. A private Mutt, where … for the use of ascetics generally or for the ascetic of a particular sect or cult is a public institution. A private Mutt, where the property is given to the head of a Mutt for his personal
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. … This is a generalization of a modern form in con-solidating Acts: see, e.g., s. 313 of the (English) Public Health Act, 1875. For further provisions of the Act, see DISTANCE; MONTH; PARISH; REPEAL; SERVICE; STATUTORY DECLARATIONS.
Immunity
granted to a public official, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 752. Is an exemption or freedom from general obligation, duty, burden or penalty, Raja Ram Pal v. Hon'ble Speaker, Lok Sabha, (2007) 3 SCC 184. … Means any exemption from a duty, liability, or service of process, esp., such an exemption granted to a public official, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 752. Is an exemption or freedom from general obligation, duty, burden
Illegal contract
contravention of s. 193 of the (English) Public Health Act, 1875; also contracts in unreasonable restraint of trade; general restraint of marriage; trading with the enemy; compounding felonies; maintenance or champerty, etc. A breach of promise of … by a servant of a local authority with such authority, in contravention of s. 193 of the (English) Public Health Act, 1875; also contracts in unreasonable restraint of trade; general restraint of marriage; trading with the enemy;
Arrest
Act; s. 74(2), (English) Public Health Act, 1925 (Geo. 5, c. 71)]. For further statutes and for arrest generally see Archbold's Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice. The (English) Criminal Law Act, 1826, ss. 28 and 30, and … on the highway [s. 78, (English) Highways Act; s. 28, (English) Town Police Clauses Act; s. 74(2), (English) Public Health Act, 1925 (Geo. 5, c. 71)]. For further statutes and for arrest generally see Archbold's Criminal Pleading,
Folc-mote or folk-mote
Folc-mote or folk-mote [fr. folk, Sax., people, and mote, meeting], a general assembly of the people to consider of an order matters concerning the commonwealth; also any kind of popular … of the people to consider of an order matters concerning the commonwealth; also any kind of popular or public meeting, Somner; Spelm.; Brady's Glos. 48; Termes de la ley.
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