Which of the following is/are source/ sources of Law in India? 1. Co

Which of the following is/are source/ sources of Law in India?

  • 1. Constitution of India
  • 2. Statutes
  • 3. Customary Law
  • 4. Case Law

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
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UPSC CAPF – 2022
All the listed options, 1, 2, 3, and 4, are sources of law in India.
The major sources of law in India include the Constitution of India (the fundamental law), Statutes or legislation (laws made by Parliament and state legislatures), Customary Law (traditional practices recognized by courts, particularly in personal laws), and Case Law or Judicial Precedents (decisions of higher courts which are binding on lower courts).
The Indian legal system is based on Common Law tradition inherited from the British, where judicial precedents play a significant role. However, written law (Constitution and Statutes) holds primary importance.