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In the Indian legal system, law made directly by Parliament or a State Legislature through an Act is generally described as:

Law enacted directly by Parliament or a State Legislature in the form of an Act is called primary legislation. It is distinct from subordinate legislation, which is made by bodies or officials under powers delegated by the legislature, such as rules, regulations and notifications.

  1. APrimary legislationCorrect
  2. BSubordinate legislation
  3. CCustomary law
  4. DJudicial precedent

Explanation

Acts passed by Parliament or State Legislatures are primary (enacted) legislation because the legislature itself exercises its law-making power. Subordinate legislation, in contrast, is made by an authority to whom the legislature has delegated power, such as rules and regulations under an Act.

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