Multiple choice

If the substance of a statute is in reality beyond the competence of the legislature, the veil that covers it, will not save it

  1. Doctrine of harmonious construction

  2. Doctrine of Colourable legislation

  3. Doctrine of pith and substance

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The doctrine of colourability is the idea that when the legislature wants to do something that it cannot do within the constraints of the constitution, it colours the law with a substitute purpose which will still allow it to accomplish its original goal.