Question

'Judicial Review' function of the Supreme Court means the power to ________________.

• A. review its own judgement
• B. review the functioning of judiciary in the country
• C. examine the constitutional validity of the laws
• D. undertake periodic review of the Constitution

Answer 1

The correct option is C examine the constitutional validity of the laws

The Constitution has made the supreme court the guarantor and guardian of fundamental rights. Article 13 of the Indian Constitution provides for invalidity of laws that are inconsistent with Fundamental Rights. The supreme court has the power to review legislative and administrative actions and declare them ultra vires(outside the scope of law) if they are inconsistent with the constitution or violative of the Constitution.