- Statement (1): The Constitution of India establishes a parliamentary system where sovereignty rests with the people, and Parliament and State Legislatures derive their powers from the Constitution. They are not sovereign in the absolute sense, as their powers are limited by the Constitution, and judicial review acts as a check. - Statement (2): The Supreme Court of India, as the apex judicial body, has the power of judicial review. This means it can declare any law passed by the Parliament or State Legislature unconstitutional if it violates any provision of the Constitution, particularly the fundamental rights.
Consider the following statements : (1) According to the Constitution of India, the Union Parliament and the State Legislature are sovereign. (2) The Supreme Court has the power to declare a law unconstitutional if it is against the provisions of the Constitution. Select the correct answer from the code given below :
Asked in Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2024 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Judicial Review and Basic Structure Doctrine)
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