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No person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law as provided in Article 9 of the Constitution of 1973.

Explanation

Section 42 allows for a special revision of the record-of-rights to correct or update land records.

This ensures accuracy and fairness in documenting ownership and tenancy rights.

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Section 40 of the PERA Act provides for the refund of fine if the penalty was imposed wrongly.

It ensures fairness and correction of errors in penalty imposition.

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Section 33 prescribes a fine up to Rs. 500 or eviction for violations under the Colonization Act.

This ensures compliance with land use and possession rules in colonies.

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When the Collector places a purchaser in possession, they are legally considered a tenant of the government.

This status ensures that government rights and revenue are maintained until full ownership is confirmed.

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The Revenue Officer has the authority to enhance or reduce the produce rent based on assessment.

This ensures fair rent determination for tenants according to crop yield and conditions.

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It is a fundamental principle of criminal law requiring both a wrongful act (actus reus) and a guilty intention (mens rea) for liability.

Without mens rea, mere acts usually do not constitute a crime.

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In Hyde’s Case (1584), the court interpreted the statute to suppress the “mischief” Parliament intended to prevent.

The Mischief Rule focuses on the problem or gap the law was meant to remedy, not just the literal words.

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The Golden Rule allows modification of the literal meaning of words to prevent absurd or unreasonable outcomes.

It is a middle path between literal rule and mischief rule in statutory interpretation.

Explanation

Section 117 of the PPC deals with abetting an offence involving more than ten persons.

It prescribes imprisonment up to three years, or fine, or both for such abetment.