It has been even told that once a statute is passed by parliament or a legislature and it is placed in the hands of the lawyers who are to interpret it before courts, the intention of the statute, the purpose with which it is passed, is completely forgotten, and in relation to interpretation you find something else interpreted and decided by the courts, other than what has been ought to be passed by parliament, or a legislature. Being a clever lawyer he has given an interpretation in relation to the prerogative of the president or the head of the state and the powers that would exist in relation to the president. Therefore, the concept is divided into prerogatives on the one side and the powers on the other side. Mr. Vice-Chairman, in connection with this controversy, I may mention that I am one of those persons who feel that the present context of conditions in the country is not suitable for the purpose of discussion a constitution Bill, which should be given necessary throught in a very calm atmosphere, and the democratic norms, which are held very high in our mind, should be the guiding principles. At the present moment, when the very democratic dams ideals are being attacked and claim atmoshphere. I could have, without the least hesitation, said that probably the amendment was uncalled for. But having listened to these two speeches, irrespective of the merits to be considered, there seems to be some controversy or at least some difference of opinion in interpreting a particular statute. It has been the opinion expressed by various jurists not only in this country but outside also. If I had not listend to the speeches, I have been of the opinion having read some of the commentaries about the British thats. One hon. Friend is quite senior and has been active in politics for the last forty years. That meant that unauthorized persons could spend money in the interest of a candidate, but the expenditure incurred by them was not to be shown in the return of election expenses. The lines are not at all distinct and even some of the lines made clear in the previous plans have been blurred, and they are not intelligible. For instance, certain needs which were described as basic needs of the people have been referred to in this draft as amenities.
