In Manohar Lal v. State of Punjab (1961), the Supreme Court explained the role of the long title of an…
The Court said the long title "indicates the main purposes of the enactment but cannot control its express operative provisions". So it is a legitimate aid to understanding…
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In Manohar Lal v. State of Punjab (1961), the Supreme Court explained the role of the long title of an Act. According to the Court, the long title:
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The Court said the long title "indicates the main purposes of the enactment but cannot control its express operative provisions". So it is a legitimate aid to understanding the object, but clear operative words prevail over it.
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