(1.) These series of Miscellaneous Appeals involve a common question of law relating to the interpretation of some of the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 (hereinafter referred to as "the 1939 Act'), the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as 'the 1988 Act) and S. 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 (hereinafter referred to as 'the 1897 Act).
(2.) The relevant provisions of the 1939 Act relating to appeals are as follows:
(3.) The relevant provisions of the 1988 Act are as follows: