Settled principle of interpretation of statues

8. It is settled principle of interpretation of statues that the statute which is later in time shall prevail. Reliance is placed on “Messrs Mehraj Flour Mills and others v. Provincial Government and others” (2001 SCMR 1806), “Suo Motu Case No.13 of 2007”(PLD 2009 SC 217) and “Aley Nabi and others v. Chairman, Sindh Labour Court and another”(1993 SCMR 328).

Used in Judgment of
Lahore High Court
Writ Petition-Family-Guardianship
8132-17

2017 LHC 2257