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Under the principle of 'Ejusdem Generis' in statutory interpretation, when general words follow specific words of a distinct class or genus, the general words are construed as:

Select Your Answer (Keyboard: A, B, C, D)
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✅ Option A — Limited to things of the same kind or class as those specifically enumerated

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  • ALimited to things of the same kind or class as those specifically enumerated ✓
  • BHaving the widest possible unrestricted meaning
  • COverriding all the specific words preceding them
  • DApplying exclusively to statutory definitions in Section 2

Detailed Solution & Explanation

Correct Answer: Option **A** (Limited to things of the same kind or class as those specifically enumerated) **Statutory Provision (Interpretation of Statutes - Rule of Ejusdem Generis):** The doctrine of Ejusdem Generis (of the same kind) means that where particular words forming a genus or category are followed by general words, the general words are construed as limited to things of the same kind as those specified. Therefore, Option A is the correct legal position under the ICAI curriculum.

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