Landmark case · Interpretation of Statutes · Semester 4

Hitendra Vishnu Thakur v. State of Maharashtra

(1994) 4 SCC 602 · Supreme Court of India

Procedural amendments are generally retrospective; a provision that creates new disabilities or affects vested rights is prospective.

From topic

Prospective and retrospective operation — Unit V, Interpretation of Statutes.

Related sections:

General Clauses Act, 1897, 5 — Coming into operation of enactments
General Clauses Act, 1897, 6 — Repeal does not affect vested rights unless a contrary intention appears
Constitution of India, 20(1) — No ex post facto criminal offence or heavier penalty