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Interpretation of Statutes

Intention of Legislature

The purpose behind framing any statute is mainly for the public benefit. The legislature is presumed to have a certain meaning of the words of any particular statute. Any statute framed should be in accordance with such meaning. During the interpretation of any statute, the rules of interpretation are used to gather the facts and […]

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Interpretation of Statutes

Strict Construction of Taxing Statutes

India adopts a federal structure of governance, therefore the extent of legislative powers is distributed between the Centre and the States. As per Article 245, Parliament may make laws for whole or any part of India and the legislature of a State may make laws for whole or any part of the State and Article […]

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Interpretation of Statutes

Residuary Powers of Legislation

India adopts a federal structure of governance, therefore the extent of legislative powers is distributed between the Centre and the States. As per Article 245, Parliament may make laws for whole or any part of India and the legislature of a State may make laws for whole or any part of the State and Article […]

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Interpretation of Statutes

The Doctrine of Colourable Legislation

The doctrine of colourable legislation essentially deals with the conflict between the laws of Centre and State. India adopts a federal structure of governance, therefore the extent of legislative powers is distributed between the Centre and the States. As per Article 245, Parliament may make laws for whole or any part of India and the […]

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Interpretation of Statutes

The Doctrine of Pith and Substance

The Doctrine of Pith and Substance essentially deals with the conflict between the laws of Centre and State. India adopts a federal structure of governance, therefore the extent of legislative powers is distributed between the Centre and the States. As per Article 245, Parliament may make laws for whole or any part of India and […]

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Interpretation of Statutes

Doctrine of Repugnancy

The doctrine of Repugnancy essentially deals with the conflict between the laws of Centre and State. India adopts a federal structure of governance, therefore the extent of legislative powers is distributed between the Centre and the States. As per Article 245, Parliament may make laws for whole or any part of India and the legislature […]

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Inorganic Chemistry

Silicon

The group IV-A (14) in the periodic table is known as ‘Carbon family’ consist of five elements, namely, Carbon (C), Silicon(Si) Germanium (Ge), Tin (Sn) and Lead (Pb). Carbon is the essential constituent of all organic matter, while silicon is an important constituent of inorganic matter. Electronic Configuration of Group IV(14)  Elements: Sr.No. Elements Atomic […]

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Physical Chemistry

Atomic Radius

In this article, we shall discuss a very important periodic property called the atomic radius. Atomic Radius: The size of an atom is very small (120 pm). Secondly, since the electron cloud surrounding the atom does not have a sharp boundary, the determination of the atomic size cannot be precise.   One practical approach of finding the size of an atom of […]

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Organic Chemistry

Physical Properties of Alkyl Halides

Science > Chemistry > Organic Chemistry > Halogen Derivatives of Alkanes > Physical Properties of Alkyl Halides In the last few articles, we have studied the methods of preparations of alkyl halides. In this article, we shall study the physical properties of alkyl halides. Some physical properties of alkyl halides are as follows: State: Lower […]

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Organic Chemistry

Preparation of Alkyl Halides by Halide Exchange Method

Science > Chemistry > Organic Chemistry > Halogen Derivatives of Alkanes > Preparation of Alkyl Halides by Halide Exchange Method In the last three articles, we have studied the methods of preparations of alkyl halides from alkanes, alkenes, alcohols. In this article, we shall study the method of the preparation of alkyl halids by halide […]