Question

Assertion: Custom per se is law, independent of prior recognition by the sovereign or the judge.
Reason: Custom is source of law but by itself is not law.

• A. : Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A
• B. : Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A
• C. : A is true but R is false
• D. : A is false but R is true

Hint:

Not all customs automatically have the status of law; legal recognition is necessary.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The assertion is incorrect because custom becomes law only after recognition by the sovereign or judiciary, hence it is not per se law. However, the reason is correct since custom can be a source of law, but by itself it does not have binding legal authority without formal recognition. \fbox{Final Answer: (D): A is false but R is true}