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Rational Nexus
Constitutional & Public Law Doctrines
Definition
The second prong of the Article 14 classification test, requiring a logical, causal connection between the intelligible differentia used to classify persons and the legitimate legislative object sought to be achieved by the statute.
Example
A law limits driving commercial transport vehicles to persons with verified minimum vision standards. The classification based on eyesight shares a direct rational nexus with public road safety.