Question

Which of these principles is essential to Judicial review?

1. The Constitution of India is the Supreme Law of the country.

2. The Supreme Court of India has the ultimate authority in ruling on Constitutional matters.

3. The judiciary must rule against any law which is in conflict with the Constitution.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1, 2 and 3
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 2 and 3

• Judicial review is grounded in the supremacy of the Constitution over all laws and acts in India.

• The Supreme Court is the highest authority in constitutional interpretation and the final arbiter of the constitutionality of laws.

• Where a law conflicts with the Constitution, the judiciary has the power (and duty) to declare it void or unconstitutional.

• These principles ensure the Constitution remains the supreme law, and judicial review acts as a safeguard mechanism against unconstitutional legislation or executive actions.