'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' was very comprehensive — including ordinances, orders, 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:
'X' is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom.
The view of 'Y' that 'law' included custom is not correct.
The views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct.
The view of only 'Y' is correct.
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Correct Answer: D — The view of only 'Y' is correct.
Explanation:
Article 13(3)(a) is explicitly including ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, customs, and usages having the force of law. Y is therefore correct in saying custom or usage is included. X is taken as incorrect overall because X refuses to accept the inclusion of custom.