OPSC OCS 2019 · Question 55 of 99

The Supreme court of India enjoys the power of Judicial Review which implies that it can:

General Studies

AReview the working of the sub-ordinate courts
BReview its own Judgements
CInitiate cases at its own discretion
DDeclare the laws passed by the legislature and orders issued by the executive as unconstitutional if they contravene any provision of the constitution.Correct

Answer: D. Declare the laws passed by the legislature and orders issued by the executive as unconstitutional if they contravene any provision of the constitution.

Explanation

In India , a judicial review is a review of government decisions done by the Supreme Court of India . A court with authority for judicial review may invalidate laws acts and governmental actions that violate the Basic features of the Constitution.

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2019 GS Paper-I; answers per hemunda.com unofficial key

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