THE CONCEPT The word ‘may’ and ‘shall’ have always been contentious issues in various enactments and legal documents. This is because in some circumstances the word ‘may’ have been treated as mandatory like ‘shall’. Whereas in some circumstances even the word ‘shall’ has not been used as mandatory and has been treated like the use … Continue reading Understanding the Interpretation of the words ‘May’ and ‘Shall’ in Law in India