Question

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

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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