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NESTLE PAKISTAN LIMITED vs SUB-REGISTRAR, NISHTAR TOWN, LAHORE Reference to another statute — 2024 PLD 94 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

Case information

Citation
2024 PLD 94 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE
Court
Lahore High Court
Year
2024
Reporter
PLD
Parties
NESTLE PAKISTAN LIMITED vs SUB-REGISTRAR, NISHTAR TOWN, LAHORE Reference to another statute

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Judgment text as reported

NESTLE PAKISTAN LIMITED VS SUB-REGISTRAR, NISHTAR TOWN, LAHORE Reference to another statute---Principle---When a word, term or phrase has not been defined in an enactment, reference can be made for such purpose to some other related enactment or its general meanings are taken to decide a lis pending before a forum---When language of a statute itself is unambiguous about any word, term or phrase, reference to other statutes for such purpose is not permissible---While defining any provision of an enactment, plain meanings of a word, term or phrase should be applied instead of stretching or minimizing intent of the Legislature by borrowing its meanings from other enactments to the disinterest of a particular party.

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