Emperor vs Khwaja Nazir Ahmed on 17 October, 1944
23. As far back as more than six decades ago, the Privy Council in the celebrated decision of Emperor v. Khwaza Nazir Ahmed , had taken the view that Section 561-A of the old Act (equivalent to Section 482 of the present Act) gave no new powers but only provided that those which the Court already inherently possessed should be preserved. This view holds the field till date.