Polity
2017
Judicial Review
In India, Judicial Review implies
C.the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.
B.the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
A.the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
D.the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgments given earlier in similar or different cases.
Correct Answer: Option A
Judicial Review is the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
It allows the judiciary to interpret the Constitution and declare any law or order by the legislature or executive as void if it conflicts with the Constitution of India.
Option (a) accurately describes Judicial Review.
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