How does this article relate to the continuity of laws that were enforced before the commencement of the Constitution?
This article relates to the continuity of laws that were enforced before the commencement of the Constitution by stating that all 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or other competent authority in the territory of India before the commencement of this Constitution and not previously repealed shall be considered as "laws in force." This includes laws that may not have been in operation at the time, either across the entire territory or in specific areas. The article also addresses the continuation of extra-territorial laws and clarifies that temporary laws will not continue beyond their expiration date due to the commencement of this Constitution.