Civil Services UPSC Mock Test Series 2025 (Prelims + Mains) General Knowledge Polity Basics of Constitution
Consider the following statements regarding the Doctrine of Territorial Nexus:
Statement I: The doctrine allows a state legislature to enact laws that extend beyond its territorial boundaries if a sufficient nexus with the object exists.
Statement II: The principle is applied only when there is a direct conflict between Union and State laws.
Statement III: The Supreme Court in A.H. Wadia v. Income Tax Commissioner (1948) upheld the applicability of the doctrine even for laws affecting extraterritorial activities.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
2
Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
3
Only one of the Statements II and III is correct, and that explains Statement I.
4
None of the three statements is correct.