R.Rajagopal Reddy vs Padmini Chandrasekharan on 31 January, 1995
[1994] 1 AC 486
ITA 473/2012, 474/2012, 500/2012 & 244/2014 Page 27
In R. Rajagopal Reddy and Ors. v. Padmini Chandrasekharan30, it was held
that the use of the words "it is declared" is not conclusive that the Act is
declaratory because it may be used to introduce new rules of law. If the
amendment changes the law it is not presumed to be retrospective
irrespective of the fact that the phrase used is "it is declared" or for the
removal of doubts". In determining, therefore, the nature of the Act, regard
must be had to the substance rather than to form.