Consider the passage given below and answer the following question.
The power of ‘Judicial Review’ is an exception to the principle of separation of powers. It demarcates distinct areas for the different constitutional organs to exercise their powers. The power of ‘Judicial Review’ postulates that, in the event of a dispute as to whether the legislature or the executive has overstepped its constitutional limits, the judiciary shall decide the dispute by application of well-established constitutional doctrines and rules of interpretation. Basically, the power of ‘Judicial Review’ has been applied for the safety and implementation of fundamental rights provided in the Constitution.
The power of ‘Judicial Review’ is an exception to the principle of separation of powers. It demarcates distinct areas for the different constitutional organs to exercise their powers. The power of ‘Judicial Review’ postulates that, in the event of a dispute as to whether the legislature or the executive has overstepped its constitutional limits, the judiciary shall decide the dispute by application of well-established constitutional doctrines and rules of interpretation. Basically, the power of ‘Judicial Review’ has been applied for the safety and implementation of fundamental rights provided in the Constitution.
The power of ‘Judicial Review’ ensures which of the following?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
Judicial review is a principle or a legal doctrine or a practice whereby a court can
examine or review an executive or a legislative act, such as law or some other
governmental or administrative decision, and determine if the act is
incompatible with the constitution