The State Of Karnataka By Its Chief ... vs State Of Tamil Nadu By Its Chief ... on 9 December, 2016
54. At this stage, we may also refer to the scope of certain aspects
which have been highlighted by Mr. Nariman, learned senior counsel
appearing for the State of Karnataka. According to him, the
protective, preclusive or ouster clauses are to be construed strictly. He
has relied on the classic text of Administrative Law by Sir William
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Wade (9th Edn.) wherein it has been said that “… first it must be
stressed that there is a presumption against any restriction of the
supervisory powers of the court”. He has also relied upon case of R. v.
Medical Appeal Tribunal ex parte Gilmore32 wherein Denning LJ
said that “I find it very well settled that the remedy by certiorari is
never to be taken away by any statute except by the most clear and
explicit words.” Lord Reid in the Anisminic Ltd. v. Foreign
Compensation Commission33 has recalled that:-