Under section 489 -A of the IPC, counterfeiting of currency notes is a punishable offence.. An accused was charged for counterfeiting of foreign currency notes. He contends that the phrase “currency notes” as used in 489-Aof IPC should be restricted only to Indian Currency notes. Decide

Facts in the Case Issues in the Case Principles Applied 1. Text of Section 489-A IPC Section 489-A IPC: “Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any […]

The term factory is defined under the factories Act. However the problem arose as to whether salt making units located on open lands come within the meaning of Factory in such circumstances, what type of interpretation is desirable?

Facts in the Case Issues in the Case Principles Applied 1. Beneficial or Liberal Interpretation 2. Definition under Section 2(m) of the Factories Act 3. […]

There is conflict between provisions of two different enactments. One was enacted in the year 1998, the other was enacted in the year 2006. What type of interpretation do you suggest to resolve the conflict between these two statutory provisions?

Facts in the Case Issues in the Case Principles Applied 1. Doctrine of Harmonious Construction 2. Doctrine of Later Law Prevails (Leges Posteriores Priores Contrarias […]

The Sales Tax Act exempted “Green Vegetables” from assessment to sales Tax. Sale of sugarcane was subjected to sales tax by the authority. The question was whether sugarcane fell within the term green vegetables . Decide.

Facts in the Case Issues in the Case Principles Applied 1. Strict Interpretation of Tax Exemptions 2. Common Parlance Test 3. Literal Interpretation of “Green […]