Commercial The General Clauses Act, 1897 Bare Act by Commercial’s Editorial Board Latest Edition

This edition of The General Clauses Act, 1897 (10 of 1897), updated with amendments introduced by the Repealing and Amending Act, 2025 (dated 20-12-2025), along with applicable State Amendments, presents an authoritative and up-to-date bare act reference for legal study and practice. Published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., this 2026 edition reproduces the statutory text of the Act as in force, ensuring accuracy and reliability for interpretation and application. The book provides the bare provisions of the General Clauses Act, 1897, with short comments, facilitating clarity on definitions, rules of construction, powers, procedures, and interpretations that apply across Central Acts and Regulations. It serves as an essential companion statute for understanding legislative intent, statutory terminology, and procedural consistency within Indian law. This edition is particularly suitable for law students, judicial services candidates, academicians, advocates, and legal professionals who require a concise and current legislative text for reference, examinations, and courtroom use.