Section 2 of The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972
It is hereby declared that this Act is for giving effect to the policy of the State towards securing the principles specified in clause (c) of article 39 of the Constitution. Explanation.-- In this section, "State" has the same meaning as in article 12 of the Constitution.
Summary
- This provision explains the underlying state policy behind the law.
- It points directly to the principles found in clause (c) of article 39 of the Constitution.
- It clarifies that the word State used here carries the exact same meaning as in article 12 of the Constitution.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Why was this Act created?
It was created to secure the principles of a specific part of the Constitution.
2. Which specific part of the Constitution does it support?
It supports clause (c) of article 39.
3. How is the word State defined in this section?
It is defined exactly as it is in article 12 of the Constitution.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 2 of The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972, which constitutional provision is this Act designed to put into effect?
Q2.Under Section 2 of The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972, where must a reader look to find the definition of the word State?
Q3.Under Section 2 of The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972, what is the declared primary purpose of the Act?
Q4.Under Section 2 of The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972, if a court needs to understand the limits of the word State, why would it not use a standard dictionary?