https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169288 The Ajmer (Sound Amplifiers Control) Act, 1952 was explained as valid under the doctrine of pith and substance because its true subject-matter was regulation of the use of sound amplifiers in the interests of public health, tranquillity, and nuisance prevention. Although sound amplifiers could relate incidentally to broadcasting or communication, the legislation did not control ownership, possession, or manufacture as such. The State's power over public health and public order was held wide enough to support reasonable regulation of use, and any incidental encroachment on the Union List did not invalidate the Act in the absence of repugnancy or an occupied field. en-us Tue, 16 Dec 1958 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:36:01 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169288 The Ajmer (Sound Amplifiers Control) Act, 1952 was explained as valid under the doctrine of pith and substance because its true subject-matter was regulation of the use of sound amplifiers in the interests of public health, tranquillity, and nuisance prevention. Although sound amplifiers could relate incidentally to broadcasting or communication, the legislation did not control ownership, possession, or manufacture as such. The State's power over public health and public order was held wide enough to support reasonable regulation of use, and any incidental encroachment on the Union List did not invalidate the Act in the absence of repugnancy or an occupied field. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 16 Dec 1958 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=169288