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The doctrine of "Colourable Legislation"
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Colourable legislation refers to laws that appear valid on the surface but are actually designed to circumvent constitutional limitations or usurp powers not granted. Such laws are struck down as ultra vires. The doctrine was applied in cases like Hoechst Pharmaceutical Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra (1987) 4 SCC 149, where the court examined the real substance behind the ostensible form. [Citation: Hoechst Pharmaceutical Ltd. v. State of Maharashtra (1987) 4 SCC 149]
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