Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions that the laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights will be void?
Article 13
Article 13 of the Indian Constitution ensures the protection of Fundamental Rights by declaring that any law that is inconsistent with them will be void. It states:
- Article 13(1): Any pre-existing law that contradicts Fundamental Rights shall be deemed void.
- Article 13(2): The state shall not make any law that takes away or abridges the Fundamental Rights.
This means that if any law violates Fundamental Rights, it can be challenged in the Supreme Court or High Court and struck down.
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