Constitution of India

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Correct Answer : Option d

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Article 13 secures paramountcy of the constitution over any other law. It declares that if any law violates fundamental rights then that law will be declared void, whether it is pre-constitutional or post- constitutional,. Hence, no law can go beyond the constitution and its supremacy is maintained.

Statement 2 is correct: It deals with both pre and post constitutional era laws and if any of them is inconsistent with the fundamental rights or abridges it, then it will be void to the extent of inconsistency.

Statement 3 is correct: Article 13 is prospective in nature and its effect is not retrospective. Any law which was prevalent in the pre constitutional era, and is inconsistent to the fundamental rights, is eclipsed by the provisions of the constitution. Any decision made under such laws will not be overturned and is left as it is. Hence, the nature of Article 13 is not retrospective.