Which of the following doctrine has been applied to resolve the conflict between Article 25(2)(b) and 26(b) of the Constitution of India?
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In Venkataramana Devaru v. State of Mysore (1958), the SC applied harmonious construction: Article 26(b) right to manage religious affairs is subject to Article 25(2)(b) power to throw open Hindu temples to all classes. Both provisions were upheld by reading them together harmoniously.