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.