Question

Following is not correct about the ‘same word same meaning’ rule:

• A. When the Legislature uses the same word in different parts of the same section or statute, there is a presumption that the word is used in the same sense throughout.
• B. The presumption noted in a) is a weak presumption and is readily displaced by the context.
• C. When the same word is used at different places in the same clause of the same section, it bears the same meaning at each place having regard to the context of its use.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

When the same word is used at different places in the same clause of the same section, it bears the same meaning at each place having regard to the context of its use.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (C):When the same word is used at different places in the same clause of the same section, it bears the same meaning at each place having regard to the context of its use..