Q. The Indian Constitution contains the “Full Faith and Credit” clause, which is related to:
1. Any official record made by a public servant in the discharge of his official duties
2. Public records of each state
3. Executive acts of the government of a state
Which of the above options is/are correct?
Exp) Option d is the correct answer.
Under the Constitution, the jurisdiction of each state is confined to its own territory. Hence, it is possible that the acts and records of one state may not be recognised in another state. Every state must recognize and respect the judgments, judicial proceedings, laws & records of other states.
To remove any such difficulty, Constitution lays down the following: Full faith and credit is to be given throughout the territory of India to public acts, records and judicial proceedings of the Centre and every state. Hence,
Option 2 is correct. This clause is primarily invoked to enforce the functioning of an union, a state refusing to recognize acts and records of another state may give rise to confusion and inconvenience. This avoids inter-governmental conflicts.
Option 1 is correct. The expression ‘public record’ includes any official book, register or record made by a public servant in the discharge of his official duties.
Option 3 is correct. The expression ‘public acts’ includes both legislative and executive acts of the government.
