CA-0024Canons · Interpretation · Wanted
Open question
How does a statute written for the telegraph govern a video call?
The Statute Is Always Speaking
Scope
Updating construction: applying old words to new technology and changed conditions.
Authorities to start from
- State (through CBI) v. S.J. Choudhary, (1996) 2 SCC 428
- State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Praful B. Desai, (2003) 4 SCC 601
These are places to start. Please check each one against the original before relying on it. Follow one to see which other entries start from it.
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