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Question
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, answer the following:
Explain the power of Judicial Review.
Solution
Power of Judicial Review:
- The Supreme Court interprets the Constitution, and its decision is final. It has the authority to assess legislation that the union or state legislature has passed.
- The power of judicial review is implicitly granted to the Supreme Court by its ability to invalidate a law that violates Fundamental Rights.
- The Supreme Court may examine the constitutionality of any law. If the court finds that a law is in conflict with the Constitution's provisions, it declares it to be unconstitutional and inapplicable.
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