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    Question

    The doctrine of "Colourable Legislation"

    means:
    A Laws made with colorful language Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Laws that appear to be within authority but are actually designed to usurp powers beyond that authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Laws that are attractive to the public Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Laws made secretly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Laws relating to colors and pigments Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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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