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[See Mithu v. Stateof Punjab [(1983) 2 SCC 277].

2. Where a statute is contrary to the constitutional scheme. [See E.V. Chinniah (supra)].

3. Where the general presumption as regards the constitutionality of the statute or action cannot be invoked.

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4. Where a statute or execution action causes reverse discrimination.

5. Where a statute has been enacted restricting the rights of a citizen under Article 14 or Article 19 as for example clauses (1) to (6) of Article 19 of the Constitution of India as in those cases, it would be for the State to justify the reasonableness thereof.