In all enactments unless a different intention appears-
(a) words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females.
(b) words in the singular shall be taken to include the plural and vice-versa.
Section 12: Gender and number.
The Meghalaya Interpretation and General Clauses Act , 1970 Act No.7 of 1970State Act of Meghalaya · Act 7 of 1970
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Meghalaya Interpretation and General Clauses Act , 1970 Act No.7 of 1970 |
|---|---|
| Section | 12 |
| Marginal note | Gender and number. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Meghalaya |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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