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ALLIED BANK LIMITED vs ZULFIQAR ALI SHAR Ordinary meaning and usage of words — 2021 SCMR 1213 SUPREME-COURT

Case information

Citation
2021 SCMR 1213 SUPREME-COURT
Court
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Year
2021
Reporter
SCMR
Parties
ALLIED BANK LIMITED vs ZULFIQAR ALI SHAR Ordinary meaning and usage of words
Subject matter
Criminal

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Judgment text as reported

ALLIED BANK LIMITED VS ZULFIQAR ALI SHAR Ordinary meaning and usage of words---Scope---In constructing and interpreting statutes, the Court first had to look at the language of the law and interpret the same in accordance with the ordinary meaning and usage of the words---Context in which the said words had been used by the legislature as evident from the language of the provision itself could also be considered without adding to or subtracting anything from the same---Incase of lack of clarity, as a second step, the Court may look for the intent and purpose of the lawmaker in using a particular language and words as evident from the language of the statute.

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