proviso
pruh-VYE-zoh
Definition
A specific clause or condition inserted into a legal document or statute that introduces a limitation, exception, or stipulation to the main rule.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin phrase 'proviso quod', meaning 'it being provided that.' It originated in medieval legal documents where it was used to introduce a qualifying condition.
In the news
The article discusses a specific proviso to Section 56(3) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act, which restricts revenue authorities from initiating revisional proceedings after a three-year period. This clause is central to the Supreme Court's ruling that the government's belated attempt to challenge land records was legally invalid.
Revisional Powers Under Karnataka Land Revenue Act Cannot Be Exercised Beyond Three-Year Limitation Period: Supreme Court
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