As regards amendment No. 2664 moved by Dr. Ambedkar which relates to the marginal heading of this article, a point was raised in this very House the other day with regard to marginal headings and Dr. Ambedkar himself told the House that marginal headings are by some deemed part and by others not deemed part of the Constitution. I do not know therefore whether a formal amendment in this connection is necessary. Apart from that, I am not quite sure whether the amendment moved by him in this regard in quite happily worded. The amendment reads “Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court“. What the article provides is certain powers of superintendence and cognate matters”. I do not think it is quite necessary to insert the words “over all courts“. The article provides for powers of superintendence. Even if the phrase “over all courts” is not included in the marginal heading it will be quite clear that powers of superintendence are meant to be included in this article. It is enough to say “Powers of superintendence by the High Court” and the article will mention “over all courts” and such other matters. What is intended by the article is to provide the High Court with powers of superintendence. As to over what courts, can following in the article itself. The marginal heading originally read, “Administrative functions of High Courts“. Following the spirit of that marginal heading I think the words “Powers of superintendence by the High Court” are enough and we may leave out the words “over all courts”. Sir I move.
