Land Acquisition Act: Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is hearing petitions concerning interpretation of Section 24 of the Act.
Senior Counsel Dushyant Dave making arguments
Senior Counsel Dushyant Dave making arguments
On the discussion of proviso to Section 24(2), Dave says that the Court has in the past held for provisos tobe substantial provisions.
Dave cites judgments on the point of interpretation of the word "and".
Court interjects to say that the arguments have been made before.
Dave continues reading the judgement, says will point out new points
Dave continues reading the judgement, says will point out new points
Justice Bhat: Most important interpretation is the one that gives shape to the contextual intent of the legislature.
Dave: That is the one that has to be followed.
Dave: That is the one that has to be followed.
