A "statute" refers to a codified law. A "statutory instrument" is a document that derives its power
a law is something that has been passed through Parliament an act is something that is passing
or liabilities such as a deed, contract, will, easement agreement, mortgage, etc. A deed is an instrument.
An ACT is adopted and effective legislation. It can be amended with gazette notifications only
difference between ordinance an act...... An Act is a bill that was presented in a State