The Pondicherry (Administration) Act, 1962

Section 17. Power to construe laws

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

17. Power to construe laws.— For the purpose of facilitating the application of any law in relation to Pondicherry, any court or other authority may construe any such law in such manner not affecting the substance, as may be necessary or proper to adapt it to the matter before the court or other authority.

Source: India Code