Question
Legal Studies Question on Jurisprudence
Which of the following doctrines is closest to the maxim “quando aliquid prohibetur ex directo, prohibetur et per obliquum”, i.e. what cannot be done directly, should also not be done indirectly ?
A
Doctrine of pith and substance
B
Doctrine of territorial jurisdiction
C
Doctrine of colourable legislation
D
Doctrine of repugnancy
Answer
Doctrine of colourable legislation
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C):Doctrine of colourable legislation.