under which the earlier laws would not be affected. It does not merely deal with the previous operation of any law, but also any right, obligation or liability, apart from any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred. Sub-clause (d) of Clause 13 deals with the position qua an investigation in respect of any such right or obligation as mentioned in sub-clauses (a) to (c). However, an addition has been made to the effect that when an investigation, legal proceeding or remedy, for anything done under the old law which is inclusive of CrPC, 1989, the same would continue as if the Act, 2019 had not been passed. It is not only the continuation that has been facilitated, but also the initiation. 25. The aforementioned paragraph not only speaks of a mere right, but also about an obligation. Such an obligation or a right can either be with an individual, or a State, as the case may be. When the State undertakes the 13exercise of investigating an offence, it does so on behalf of the public.