Political Science · Governance & Public Policy in India
The power of judicial review means:
AThe power of the courts to define and interpret the constitution
BThe power of the courts to declare null and void any legislative or executive act which is against the provisions of the Constitution ✓ Correct
CThe power of the judiciary to define and interpret laws
DThe power of the courts to legislate when there is no statutory provision
Correct answer: (B) The power of the courts to declare null and void any legislative or executive act which is against the provisions of the Constitution — Judicial review means striking down acts that violate the Constitution, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Judicial review means striking down acts that violate the Constitution, so that is the answer.
★Courts can declare such laws null and void.
★This applies to both legislative and executive acts.
★It upholds the supremacy of the Constitution.
★Mere interpretation of laws is a narrower function.
★Courts do not legislate in place of Parliament.
★Thus the answer is the power to declare unconstitutional acts void.
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