Section 2 of The Indian Trust Act, 1882
The Statute and Acts mentioned in the Schedule hereto annexed shall, to the extent mentioned in the said Schedule, be repealed, in the territories to which this Act for the time being extends.
Summary
- This section repeals older laws and statutes that previously governed trusts.
- The specific laws being repealed are listed in the schedule attached to this Act.
- The repeal of these older laws only applies to the specific extent mentioned in that schedule.
- These repeals only take effect in the specific territories where this Act is currently active.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Where can I find the list of laws repealed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882?
Under Section 2 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, the repealed laws are listed in the Schedule attached at the very end of the Act.
2. Does the repeal under Section 2 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 apply to the whole of India?
The repeal only applies in the specific territories to which the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 extends at that time.
3. Are the older laws completely repealed or only partially repealed by the Indian Trusts Act, 1882?
Under Section 2 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, the older laws are repealed only to the specific extent mentioned in the attached Schedule.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 2 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, where are the repealed statutes and acts listed?
Q2.Under Section 2 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, in which territories do the repeals of the older enactments take effect?
Q3.Under Section 2 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, how is the extent of the repeal of older laws determined?
Q4.Under Section 2 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, if a territory has not yet had this Act extended to it, what is the status of the older laws mentioned in the Schedule?