K.C. Gajapati Narayan Deo v. State of Orissa, is often quoted with reference to:

Option A: Doctrine of Eclipse

Option B: Doctrine of severability

Option C: Doctrine of colourable legislation

Option D: Doctrine of territorial nexus

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

K.C. Gajapati Narayana Deo v. State of Orissa, AIR 1953 Ori 185. The doctrine of colourable legislation is well-known. In (1899) A.C. 628 (629), the Privy Council reiterated the familiar principle that “you cannot do that indirectly which you are prohibited from doing directly”.

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