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Q79 (IAS/2026) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties Official Key

'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, very and even rules and regulations, orders 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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According to Article 13(3)(a) of the Constitution of India, the term 'law' is given a very wide connotation. It explicitly includes any Ordinance, order, bye-law, rule, regulation, notification, custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law.

In the given scenario, 'X' correctly identifies that ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders fall under the definition of law. However, 'X' is incorrect in rejecting the inclusion of custom or usage. 'Y' correctly points out that custom and usage having the force of law are indeed included within the ambit of Article 13. Therefore, on the disputed point regarding customs, only the view of 'Y' is correct.

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