Question

Mark the best option:
Which Article defines Judicial Review?

Options

• Article 16

• Article 13

• Article 20

• Article 21

Answer 1

Article 13

Judicial review is the determination of the Judiciary as to whether or not the laws and actions of the Legislation and Administration are constitutional. It is the name given to the process by which a Court (generally the High Court or above) looks into a challenge against administrative action. It is a claim to review the lawfulness of:  An enactment decision, action or failure to act in relation to the exercise of a public functionUnlike in Private Law, a claim for a judicial review cannot be claimed as a matter of right. The claimant has to apply for permission to bring a claim for judicial review.