UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 13
'X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. 'Y' pointed out that the term 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which 'X' was not convinced.
Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Article 13(3)(a) explicitly covers ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, notifications and customs/usages with the force of law.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - X is wrong to exclude legally enforceable custom from the definition.
B: Incorrect - Y is right: legally enforceable custom and usage are included under Article 13.
C: Incorrect - X’s complete interpretation is not correct because of the rejection of custom; both are not fully correct.
D: Correct - Only Y’s contested proposition is correct; X omitted a category expressly included in Article 13.