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Under the Indian legal system, which of the following is the correct description of 'subordinate (delegated) legislation'?

Subordinate or delegated legislation is law made by an authority other than the legislature, such as the Central Government or a regulator, under powers given by a parent Act. It fills in details of the statute through rules, regulations and notifications.

  1. ALaws made by a body or authority other than the Parliament or State Legislature under powers conferred by a parent ActCorrect
  2. BLaws made by Parliament only after a Constitution Amendment Bill is passed
  3. CJudicial decisions of High Courts that bind subordinate courts
  4. DCustomary rules followed in a trade for a long period

Explanation

Subordinate legislation is made by an executive authority or body under power delegated by a parent statute, for example rules and regulations. Options on judicial decisions and customs describe other sources of law, and constitutional amendment is not delegated legislation.

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