How does Article 13 define "laws" and "laws in force"?
Article 13 defines "laws" as any Ordinance, order, bye-law, rule, regulation, notification, custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law. "Laws in force" includes laws passed or made by a Legislature or other competent authority in the territory of India before the commencement of this Constitution and not previously repealed, notwithstanding that any such law or any part thereof may not be then in operation either at all or in particular areas.