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A Bill passed by both Houses of Parliament is placed before the President. Which statement about the legislative source of law is correct?

A Bill becomes an Act only when it has been passed by Parliament and has received the President's assent. Passing by one House, court approval or newspaper publication is not what turns a Bill into enacted law.

  1. AIt becomes an Act only after receiving the President's assentCorrect
  2. BIt becomes an Act once the Lok Sabha alone passes it
  3. CIt becomes an Act when the Supreme Court certifies its validity
  4. DIt becomes an Act when published in a newspaper by the Ministry concerned

Explanation

A Bill, to become an Act, must be passed by Parliament and receive the assent of the President. Passage by one house alone is not enough for an ordinary Bill. Court certification is not required for enactment, though courts can later review validity. Newspaper publication is not the test.

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