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According to decisions of the Supreme Court of India, what is the role of the doctrine of ‘ejusdem generis’ in interpreting the phrase ‘other authorit
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According to decisions of the Supreme Court of India, what is the role of the doctrine of ‘ejusdem generis’ in interpreting the phrase ‘other authorities’ in Article 12 of the Constitution of India?

A.

It is irrelevant and inapplicable in the context of ‘other authorities’ in Article 12.

B.

It can be used depending on the ‘authority’ in question.

C.

It is one of the guiding doctrines for understanding the meaning of ‘other authorities’.

D.

It is the only doctrine to be used to understand the phrase ‘other authorities’.

Correct option is C


The doctrine of ejusdem generis is one of the interpretative principles that guide the understanding of the term ‘other authorities’ under Article 12 of the Constitution. This principle helps include bodies or institutions performing government functions within the ambit of 'State', provided they are of the same kind as those listed in Article 12.

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