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Which of the following is regarded as a primary source of law in India?
The Constitution of India is a primary source of law, being the supreme law from which all other laws derive validity. Textbooks, newspaper editorials and academic articles are secondary sources that only comment on or explain the law and carry no binding legal authority.
- AA textbook written by a senior jurist
- BThe Constitution of IndiaCorrect
- CA newspaper editorial on a court case
- DAn opinion article by a law professor
Explanation
The Constitution is the supreme source of law, and all other laws derive validity from it. Textbooks, editorials and articles are secondary sources that only explain or comment on the law. They are not binding authority.
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