Question

The expression 'law', under Article 13(3)(a) of the Constitution of India does include which of the following?

• A. Only ordinances, bye-law, rule, regulation
• B. Ordinance, custom or usage, constitutional amendments, etc.
• C. Only ordinance, regulation, notification
• D. Only ordinance, order, bye-law

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Under Article 13(3)(a), the expression ”law” includes any law made by the legislature or by any authority within the jurisdiction of India.
- It also includes ordinances, custom or usage, constitutional amendments, etc. This is why option b) is correct.
- Option a) is incomplete as it misses out on custom or usage and constitutional amendments.
- Option c) is incorrect as it omits custom or usage.
- Option d) is also incorrect because it misses key inclusions like custom, usage, and constitutional amendments.