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Kolhapur Canesugar Works Ltd. v. Union of India

(2000) 2 SCC 536

(2000) 2 SCC 536 · Supreme Court of India

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
2000
Subjects
Interpretation of Statutes
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

A repeal of a statute does not revive the statute that was repealed by the repealed statute (no revival by implication). Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 preserves rights accrued and liabilities incurred under the repealed statute.

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    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        (2000) 2 SCC 536

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