Judicial Review is the power of the Supreme Court (and High Courts) to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the Central and State Governments. If a law or order is found to be in violation of the Constitution, the judiciary can declare it null and void (unconstitutional). This power ensures that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and protects fundamental rights.
- This doctrine limits the Parliament's constituent power under Article 368. - The Golaknath case (1967) had earlier ruled that Fundamental Rights cannot be amended by Parliament, which was subsequently overruled by Kesavananda Bharati. 170. Judicial Review function of the Supreme Court means the power to
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2022 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Judicial Review and Basic Structure Doctrine)
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Answer: C. Examine the Constitutional validity of the laws.
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