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Question

Which of the following is a feature of doctrine of colorable legislation?

A Offending part is declared void and not the statute Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Equity aids the vigilant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Division of powers between state, executive, legislature and judiciary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D What cannot be done directly, cannot be done indirectly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Law does not permanently die but becomes inactive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Doctrine of Colorable Legislation What  cannot  be  done  directly,  cannot  be  done  indirectly  too. This doctrine is applied when legislature tries to accomplish something in a backhanded way when it can't do it straight forwardly. This Doctrine is also called “Fraud on the Constitution”.

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