New Act Will Not Take Away Rights Accrued Under Repealed Law Unless Such Intention Is Expressed In New Statute: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that a new act will not take away rights accrued under a repealed law unless such intention is expressly stated in the new statute. The case involved a tenancy dispute where the rights inherited under the old tenancy act were claimed to be extinguished by the new tenancy act. The court held that the new act did not explicitly state its retrospective application, and therefore, the accrued rights under the old act remained intact. This ruling underscores the principle that legislative changes should not retrospectively affect accrued rights unless clearly intended by the legislature. The decision provides clarity on the interpretation of new statutes in relation to repealed laws, ensuring that individuals’ rights are protected unless explicitly altered by new legislation.