Question

The power of judicial review in India is enjoyed by ________________.

• A. by the Supreme Court alone
• B. by all court
• C. by the Supreme court as well as High Courts
• D. by no Courts

Answer 1

The correct option is C by the Supreme court as well as High Courts

Indian constitution gives the power of judicial review to the Supreme court and High Courts.

Judicial review is a process by which the Supreme Court/ High Court can check then the legality of any law passed by the Parliament/ state legislature.

If Parliament/ state legislature passes any law that is against the constitution, then the Supreme court/ high court can declare that law as unconstitutional.

The power of judicial review is provided by the constitution to the Supreme Court under article 32 and article 136 and to the High court under article 226 and article 227.