In which of the following cases the Supreme Court pointed out that the preamble may be legitimately consulted in case of any ambiguity arises in the construction of an Act and it may be useful to fix the meaning of the w

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · December 2017
In which of the following cases the Supreme Court pointed out that the preamble may be legitimately consulted in case of any ambiguity arises in the construction of an Act and it may be useful to fix the meaning of the words used so as to keep the effect of the statute within its real scope ?
(A) Kamalpura Kochunni Vs. State of Madras
(B) Powell Vs. Kempton Park Race Course Co.
(C) Burrakur Coal Co. Vs. Union of India
(D) Bishanbar Singh Vs. State of Orissa

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

Topics: Interpretation of Statutes

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