UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Indian Constitution Question Bank Amending Process and theBasic Structure of the Constitution

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    Consider the following statements with regard to the 42nd Amendment and choose the code with the correct statements.
    1. A High Court cannot pronounce a central law invalid.
    2. Supreme Court cannot pronounce a state law invalid.
    3. These pronouncements require a majority verdict of the respective courts.

    A) 1, 2                              

    B) 2, 3

    C) 1, 3      

    D) 1, 2, 3

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The Supreme Court can pronounce a state law invalid only when a Central law has also been challenged in such proceed-


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