Section 21
Power to adapt laws.
The Delhi High Court Act, 1966
About this Act
An Act to provide for the constitution of a High Court for the Union territory of Delhi, for the extension of the jurisdiction of that High Court to the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh and for matters connected therewith.
For the purpose of facilitating the application of any law in relation to
the Union territory of Delhi or Himachal Pradesh, the Central Government may, before the expiration of
two years from the appointed day in relation to the Union territory of Delhi and before the expiration of
two years from the prescribed date in relation to the Union territory of Himachal Pradesh, by order, make
such adaptations and modifications of the law, whether by way of repeal or amendment, as may be
necessary or expedient to give effect to the provisions of this Act and thereupon every such law shall have
effect subject to the adaptations and modifications so made until altered, repealed or amended by a
competent Legislature or other competent authority.