Which of the following is NOT 'law' within the meaning of Article 13 of the Constitution of India?
Article 13(3)(a) of the Constitution defines law to include any ordinance, order, bye-law, rule, regulation, notification, custom or usage having the force of law in India.…
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Which of the following is NOT 'law' within the meaning of Article 13 of the Constitution of India?
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Article 13(3)(a) of the Constitution defines law to include any ordinance, order, bye-law, rule, regulation, notification, custom or usage having the force of law in India. A "Government Circular" issued as an administrative instruction has no statutory force and is not listed, whereas ordinances, rules and notifications are expressly included.
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