Abundans cautela non nocet - Indian Laws - General

Abundans cautela non nocet (there is no harm in being cautious) It is true that as a general rule the Parliament may be presumed not to make superfluous legislation. The presumption is not a strong presumption and statutes are full of provisions introduced because abundans cautela non nocet (there is no harm in being cautious). GOKARAJU RANGARAJU ETC. VERSUS STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH - 1981 (4) TMI 271 - SUPREME COURT