SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper NCERT Sample Paper-5

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    The power of judicial review, which is vested in the Supreme Court of India, implies that

    A)  It can review the functioning of the judiciary in the country.

    B)  It can examine the constitutional validity of the laws.

    C)  It can review its own judgments.

    D)  It can undertake periodic review of the Constitution.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court and the High Courts to examine the constitutionality of the Acts of the Parliament and the state legislatures and executive orders both of the centre and state governments. If it is found that any of its provisions are in violation of the provisions of the constitution, they can be declared unconstitutional or ultra-vires of the constitution and a law declared by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional cannot be enforced by the government.


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