Question

A statute is a law that has been enacted by

• A. board of directors of a company
• B. a registered association
• C. department of Labour
• D. the legislative body

Hint:

Statutes are often called "Black Letter Law." Common examples include the Indian Penal Code or the Companies Act.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The term "Statute" refers to a formal written enactment of a legislative authority that governs a country, state, or city. In the hierarchy of laws, statutes are primary legislation, as opposed to secondary or delegated legislation (like rules and regulations).

Step 1: Understanding the Legislative Process.
In a democracy, the power to make laws is vested in the Legislature (Parliament at the central level and Legislative Assemblies at the state level). When a "Bill" is passed by these houses and receives the assent of the Head of State (President or Governor), it becomes an Act or a Statute. $\text{Bill} \xrightarrow{\text{Passage + Assent}} \text{Statute/Act}$

Step 2: Distinguishing from other bodies.

• Board of Directors: They pass resolutions or bylaws for a specific company, not laws for the public.
• Registered Associations: They have internal rules (Articles of Association), but no sovereign power.
• Government Departments: They issue "Notifications" or "Rules" under the authority of a statute, but they do not enact the statute itself.

Step 3: Conclusion.
A statute is the highest expression of the will of the people through their elected representatives. Therefore, it is specifically a law enacted by the legislative body. Final Answer: Option D