Question

Doctrine of Pith and Substance relates to .........

• A. Interpretation of statutes to solve the problem of competing legislature in the same field
• B. Serve the objectionable portions of the statute that violate Fundamental Rights
• C. Interpretation of statutes to solve problems arising out of territorial nexus
• D. Interpretation of statutes to solve problems of waiver of Fundamental Rights

Hint:

The Doctrine of Pith and Substance helps in understanding the core purpose of laws in cases of overlapping legislative powers, especially between federal and state jurisdictions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Doctrine of Pith and Substance is a rule used in constitutional law to determine whether a statute falls within the jurisdiction of a legislature. It is applied to solve problems of competing legislation between two legislative authorities when they pass laws in the same field. This doctrine ensures that the true nature or substance of a law is considered to determine which level of government has jurisdiction.