Determining Constitutional Validity of Legislation
The constitutional validity of any legislation refers to whether a law passed by the legislature conforms to the provisions of the Constitution.
Role of Judicial Review
In India, the power to assess and determine this constitutional validity rests with the judiciary.
- The mechanism used is known as judicial review.
- This power allows the courts to examine laws and strike them down if they are found to be inconsistent with the Constitution.
Supreme Court's Authority
The ultimate authority for judicial review in India lies with the Supreme Court.
- The Supreme Court can review any law enacted by Parliament or State Legislatures.
- If the Court finds a law violates fundamental rights or any other constitutional provision, it can declare the law unconstitutional.
Therefore, the Supreme Court of India, through the power of judicial review, officially determines the constitutional validity of any legislation.
This corresponds to Option B.
Similar Questions
- The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer of the country appointed by whom?
- The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution ____________.
Important Questions from Indian Polity
Consider the following statements :
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969.
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?
Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation?
Protection of wildlife comes under which of the following in Constitution of India?
1. Fundamental duties
2. Directive principles
3. Seventh schedule
Select the correct option from the codes given below-
- Which of the following is an ex-officio member of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession as provided in the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession Act, 2021?
