Interpretation
Article 147 — Interpretation
references to any substantial question of law as to the interpretation of this Constitution shall be construed as including references to any substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Government of India Act, 1935 (including any enactment amending or supplementing that Act), or of any Order in Council or order made thereunder, or of the Indian Independence Act, 1947, or of any order made thereunder. CHAPTER V.—COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR-GENERAL OF INDIA
Plain English Summary
This article tells courts how to interpret the Constitution. If there is a big legal question about what a part of the Constitution means, the court should also look at how similar laws from the Government of India Act, 1935, or the Indian Independence Act, 1947, are interpreted.
Key Points
- When interpreting the Constitution, courts must consider related laws like the Government of India Act, 1935.
- This includes any amendments or additions made to that Act.
- It also covers orders made by the Governor-General (Orders in Council) and the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
- These related legal documents help clarify the meaning of constitutional provisions.
Why It Matters
It ensures that the interpretation of the Constitution is consistent with the framework established by earlier foundational laws, providing a clear legal foundation for understanding the Constitution's intent.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.