Non-obstante clause---Concept, scope and purpose---Non-obstante clause was usually used in a provision to show the intention of the Legislature that the provision in question should prevail despite anything to the contrary---Purpose of non-obstante clauses was that the Legislature intended that a particular provision which started with the word “notwithstanding”, should prevail over any other inconsistent provision(s).
| Court | Year | Appellant vs Respondent | Sections | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamabad High Court | 2015 | COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, COMPANIES ZONE, ISLAMABAD
Vs Messrs GEOFIZYKA KRAKOW PAKISTAN LTD., ISLAMABAD |
Interpretation of statutes |
Non-obstante clause |