Interpretations. In this Contract, unless the context otherwise requires:
a. references to laws of India or Indian law or regulation having the force of law shall include the laws, acts, ordinances, rules, regulations, bye laws or notifications which have the force of law in the territory of India and as from time to time may be amended, modified, supplemented, extended or re-enacted;
b. references to a “person” and words denoting a natural person shall be construed as a reference to any individual, firm, company, corporation, society, trust, government, state or agency of a state or any association or partnership (whether or not having separate legal personality) of two or more of the above and shall include successors and assigns;
c. the table of contents, headings or sub-headings in this Contract are for convenience of reference only and shall not be used in, and shall not affect, the construction or interpretation of this Contract;
d. the words “include” and “including” are to be construed without limitation and shall be deemed to be followed by “without limitation” or “but not limited to” whether or not they are followed by such phrases;
e. any reference to a day shall mean a reference to a calendar day;
f. any reference to a “business day” shall be construed as reference to a day (other than a Sunday) on which banks in the State are generally open for business;
g. any reference to month shall mean a reference to a calendar month as per the Gregorian calendar;
h. time shall be of the essence in the performance of the Parties’ respective obligations. If any time period specified herein is extended, such extended time shall also be of the essence.
