DPC’s The General Clauses Act, 1897 by T.S.R. Venkat Ramana – 1st Edition 2026.

Far from being a mere relic of the colonial legislative framework, the General Clauses Act, 1897 continues to illuminate complex legal questions arising from modern statutory reforms, emerging regulatory regimes, and evolving statutory principles. DPC’s Commentary on The General Clauses Act, 1897 provides a clear, comprehensive, and practical exposition of this indispensable piece of legislation. The book acts as an interpretative backbone, demonstrating how the Act interacts with and shapes the interpretation of newer laws, thereby underscoring its continuing vitality.

Key Features & Academic Coverage

• Latest Legislative Updates: The text is fully amended up to The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025, which received assent on 20th December, 2025.

• Section-by-Section Clarity: Each section is examined not merely from the perspective of statutory languages, but also through the lens of legislative intent, historical evolution, and contemporary judicial interpretation.

• Clarification of Key Terms: Provides definitive context for recurring statutory expressions such as “imprisonment,” “offence,” “document,” “month,” and “government”.

• Comparative & Historical Context: Consolidates judicial trends and includes comparative references to colonial and other commonwealth interpretations of statutes.

• Rules of Construction: Places special emphasis on general and judicial rules of construction to resolve ambiguities that frequently arise in practice.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Judges & Adjudicators: Essential for resolving complex questions involving repeal, substitution, delegation of powers, and computation of time.

• Lawyers & Litigators: A vital reference tool for practitioners encountering interpretative difficulties where clarity matters the most.

• Legislative Draftsmen & Policy Makers: Supplies the default rules and common vocabulary necessary to ensure that the vast body of Indian statutes functions as a coherent whole.

• Law Students & Academicians: Makes a brief and highly technical Act accessible and understandable, ensuring it is no longer misunderstood or relegated to the periphery in legal education.

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