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Rt. Rev. Magr. Mark Netto vs Govt. Of Kerala & Ors on 11 September, 1978

the law violates some specific provision of the Constitution (other than the directive principles). But before declaring the statute to be unconstitutional, the Court must be absolutely sure that there can be no manner of doubt that it violates a provision of the Constitution. If two views are possible, one making the statute constitutional and the other making it unconstitutional, the former view must always be preferred. Also, the court must make every effort to uphold the constitutional validity of a statute, even if that requires giving a strained construction or narrowing down its scope vide Rt. Rev. Msgr. Mark Netto V. State of Kerala 13 SCC para 6 : AIR para 6. Also, it is none of the concern of the Court whether the legislation in its opinion is wise or unwise."
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