Section 2A of The Cinematograph Act, 1952
2A. [Construction of references to any law not in force or any functionary not in existence in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.]--Omitted by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, vide notification No. S.O. 1123(E) dated (18-3-2020) and Vide Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Order, 2020, notification No. S.O. 3774(E), dated (23-10-2020).
Summary
- This section originally dealt with how to interpret references to laws or officials that were not present in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The section was completely omitted and removed from the law.
- The removal happened through the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Adaptation of Central Laws Order of 2020.
- It was also impacted by the Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation Adaptation of Central Laws Order of 2020.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is Section 2A still an active part of the law?
No, it was completely omitted by adaptation orders in 2020.
2. What did Section 2A used to cover before it was removed?
It covered the construction of references to any law not in force or any functionary not in existence in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Which specific orders caused this section to be omitted?
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Adaptation of Central Laws Order of 2020, and the Union Territory of Ladakh Reorganisation Adaptation of Central Laws Order of 2020.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 2A of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what is the current legal status of this provision?
Q2.Under Section 2A of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, before its omission, which specific region did this section primarily address?
Q3.Under Section 2A of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, what types of missing things did the section aim to clarify in its covered region?
Q4.Under Section 2A of The Cinematograph Act, 1952, in what year were the orders passed that omitted this section?