Principle - Indian Laws - General

Principle A principle has been explained in Butterworth s Words and Phrases , Second Edition, Vol. 4, at page 177, thus: A principle means a general guiding rule, and does not include specific directions, which vary according to the subject-matter (per Shearman, J., in M Creagh v. Frearson 1922 W.N. 39.]. Similarly in Words and Phrases , Permanent Edition, Vol. 33A, at page 327, it is explained that principle means a general law or rule adopted or professed as a guide to action . CONSOLIDATED COFFEE LTD. VERSUS COFFEE BOARD, BANGALORE (AND OTHER CASES) - 1980 (4) TMI 278 - SUPREME COURT