Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
Which of the following statement is NOT correct in respect of the power of courts of Judicial Review in India?
Options:
The power of judicial review is available to only Supreme Court in India.
The Indian Courts exercise powers of judicial review in the matters of both legislative and administrative actions.
Largely, this power has been applied in India for the protection and enforcement of fundamental rights provided in the Constitution.
None of the above
Correct Answer:
The power of judicial review is available to only Supreme Court in India.
Explanation:
Judicial review is one of the essential features of the Indian Constitution; it has helped preserve the constitutional principles and values and the constitutional supremacy. The power of judicial review is available to the Supreme Court and the High Courts in different states in the matters of both legislative and administrative actions. Largely, this power has been applied for the protection and enforcement of fundamental rights provided in the Constitution. To a lesser extent, judicial review has also been used in matters concerning the legislative competence with regards to the CentreState relations.