GK Question

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The power of judicial review exercised by Supreme Court is derived from which provisions?

  1. Article 13 only
  2. Articles 32 and 136 only
  3. Articles 13, 32, 131-136, 226, 246
  4. Not explicitly mentioned but inherent in Constitution

Answer: Not explicitly mentioned but inherent in Constitution

Judicial review is not explicitly mentioned but is inherent power derived from: (a) Article 13 (laws inconsistent with FRs void), (b) Article 32/226 (writ jurisdiction), (c) Article 131-136 (SC jurisdiction), (d) basic structure doctrine (Kesavananda Bharati, 1973). Enables courts to examine constitutionality of laws/executive actions.

Topic Supreme Court - Judicial Review
Exam Relevance Constitutional doctrine question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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