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Step or proceeding
that is the subject-matter of the definition, unless there be something compelling in the said Act to indicate otherwise. Further, it is not possible to construe the expression 'first date for any step or proceeding' to mean
Vagrants
disorderly person. (2) Every person pretending to tell fortunes, or using any craft or device, by palmistry, or otherwise [this includes 'Spiritualism'-Monck v. Hilton, (1877) 2 Ex D 268], to deceive [see R. v. Entwistle, (1899) 1 … account of himself; but not unless (by Vagrancy Act, 1935) it is proved (a) that he had been directed to an accessible place of shelter and failed to apply for or refused shelter there, (b) that he
Hire
by the parties; and (4) by operation of law, as where the hirer becomes proprietor by purchase or otherwise of the thing hired. How far those principles which are derived altogether from the Roman and foreign laws … satisfactorily established in our jurisprudence is a matter for consideration, since the Common Law does not furnish any direct recognition of them. But it may be safely affirmed that they are so consonant with general justice, and
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Unpaid seller
on which it was received has not been fulfilled by reason of the dishonour of the instrument or otherwise. (2) In this Chapter, the term 'seller' includes any person who is in the position of a seller, … the bill of finding has been endorsed, or a consignor or agent who has himself paid, is or directly responsible for, the price. [Sale of Goods Act, 1930 (30 of 1930), s. 45]
Worker
Factories Act does not seem to exclude those employees who are entrusted solely with clerical duties, if they otherwise fall within the definition of the word 'worker'. Works Manager v .Vishwanath, AIR 1970 SC 95: (1969) 3 … of service or apprenticeship. [Insecticides Act., 1968 (46 of 1968), s. 3 (r)] It means a person employed, directly or by or through any agency (including a contractor) with or without the knowledge of the principal employer,
Libraries (Public)
England, by the vote of a majority of two-thirds of the inhabitants, taking by voting papers, 'and not otherwise,' (Act of 1890, s. 2). These Acts were consolidated by the Public Libraries Act, 1892 (55 7 56 … c.11, which allowed the Act to be adopted in urban districts by the urban authorities instead of by direct popular vote. In rural parishes the parish councils had this power transferred to them by the Local Government
Habeas corpus ad subjiciendum
delivered, this writ ought of right to be granted to every man committed or detained in prison or otherwise restrained, though by command of the sovereign, the Privy Council, or any other power. Therefore there is an … to Ireland, 29 Vict. c. 1, and 44 Vict. c. 4. As to whom the writ should be directed, see R. v. Secretary of State for Home Affairs, Ex parte O'Brien, (1923) 2 KB 361 and 1923
Sewer
annoyances, or the conservation of the sewers within their commission according to the customs of Romney Marsh, or otherwise. They may also assess necessary rates upon the owners of land, and, on refusal of payment, may (see … Act, 1861 (24 & 25 Vict. c. 133), the King may upon the recommenda-tion of the Inclosure Commissioners, direct com-missions of sewers into all parts of England, and give them jurisdiction over such areas as may be
Trade Union
unlawful, so as to render any member of such trade union liable to criminal prosecution for conspiracy or otherwise.' S. 3. 'The purposes of any trade union shall not, by reason merely that they are in restraint … 'Nothing in this Act shall enable any court to entertain any legal proceeding instituted with the object of directly enforcing or recovering damages for breach of any of the following agreements, namely, (1) Any agreement between members
Magna Carta
punishable summarily. As to the latter jurisdiction, the proceedings and powers of the justices are regulated (except where otherwise provided by the particular statute) by the (English) Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1848 (11 & 12 Vict. c. 43), … abolished method of trying the right to present a priest to an ecclesiastical benefice. The 14th chapter is directed against excessive fines, and provides that:-'A freeman shall not be amerced for a small fault, but after the
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