Question

Identify the incorrect statement(s) about the judicial review by Indian courts from the following.

• A. It is the process of review of executive and legislative actions by the judiciary in India.
• B. Article 32 of Indian Constitution grants power of judicial review to the High Court.
• C. Article 226 of Indian Constitution grants powers of judicial review to the Supreme Court.
• D. The judiciary, through the judicial review, assures that the parliament is not misusing its powers.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Article 226 of Indian Constitution grants powers of judicial review to the Supreme Court.

Judicial review is the process of reviewing the executive and legislative actions by the judiciary. Article 32 and 136 of the Constitution grant the power of judicial review to the Supreme Court. While Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution grant the powers of judicial review to the High Court. The judiciary through the judicial review assures that the parliament is not misusing its powers.