Section 35 of The India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019
- (1)The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019 (Ord. 10 of 2019) is hereby repealed.
- (2)Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken under the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019 (Ord. 10 of 2019), shall be deemed to have been done or taken under the provisions of this Act.
Summary
- This section officially cancels and replaces the previous law, which was called the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Ordinance, 2019.
- Even though the old Ordinance is cancelled, everything that was done under it is saved and remains legally valid.
- Any actions taken while the old Ordinance was active are treated exactly as if they were taken under this new Act.
- This ensures a smooth transition so that ongoing work, contracts, or decisions are not disrupted by the change in law.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happened to the Ordinance that came before this Act?
It was completely repealed, meaning it is no longer active law.
2. Does repealing the Ordinance mean everything done under it is cancelled?
No, the savings clause protects past actions. Anything done under the Ordinance is legally saved and treated as if it happened under the new Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 35 of The India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019, which specific legal document is repealed?
Q2.Under Section 35 of The India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019, what is the legal status of an action taken under the repealed Ordinance?
Q3.What legal principle is primarily established by Section 35(2) of The India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019?
Q4.Under Section 35 of The India International Arbitration Centre Act, 2019, what is the specific reference number given in the text for the repealed Ordinance?