An act in law

Vande Matram! This article is about General Clauses Act, 1897. This is the basis of the Interpretation of the statute.

(2) “act”, used with reference to an offence or a civil wrong, shall include a series of acts, and words which refer to acts done extend also to illegal omissions;

Short Q and A:

·         What do you mean by an ‘act’ in law?

o   As per the General Clauses Act, 1860 the meaning of the act is used with to an offence or a civil wrong.

·         What is included in ‘act’ when it is used in law?

o   An ‘act’ includes an offence or a civil wrong.

o   There may be a series of offences or civil wrongs included in the term ‘act’.

o   Also illegal omissions are included in the term ‘act’.

 

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