Section 11 of The High Court at Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa, Daman and Diu) Act, 1981
Rule of construction.
References in any law in force in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu to the Court of the Judicial Commissioner shall, on and from the appointed day, be construed in relation to that territory as references to the High Court at Bombay.
Summary
- This section provides a rule of construction (which is a rule for how to read and interpret legal words) for older laws.
- It applies to references in any law in force in the Union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu.
- On and from the appointed day (the starting date of this Act), references to the Court of the Judicial Commissioner must be construed (interpreted or read) as references to the High Court at Bombay.
- These references are construed in relation to that specific territory.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does "rule of construction" mean in plain terms?
It is an interpretation rule that explains how to read and understand specific words in existing laws so they still make sense under the new system.
2. What phrase is being replaced when reading older laws under Section 11?
Any reference to the old Court of the Judicial Commissioner is replaced.
3. What is the replacement phrase for the old court in those laws?
It must be construed (interpreted) as a reference to the High Court at Bombay.
Test yourself
Q1.Where must the law be in force for this rule of construction to apply?
Q2.Under Section 11, references to which court are being reinterpreted?
Q3.What must the old references be construed (interpreted) as on and from the appointed day (the starting date of this Act)?
Q4.From which date does this rule of construction take effect?
Q5.In relation to which territory are these references construed as the High Court at Bombay?