Question

What is meant by Judicial Review?

Answer 1

Judicial Review refers to the power of the judiciary to interpret the constitution and to declare any such law or order of the legislature and executive void if it finds them in conflict with the Constitution of India. It acts as an important tool to ensure that all legislative, executive, administrative actions conform to the provisions of the nation’s Constitution. The Supreme Court has been vested with the power of judicial review by various provisions of the Constitution.