Question

Which of the following is/are the reason/s that make Indian Judiciary the 'Guardian of the Constitution'?

• A. It misinterprets the Constitution of India.
• B. It interprets the Constitution of India.
• C. It alters the basic structure of Constitution.
• D. It has powers to declare laws invalid.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

It has powers to declare laws invalid.

India's judiciary has the power to interpret the constitution of India. If the High court or Supreme Court finds any law or action that goes against the Constitution, Judiciary can declare it invalid. It doesn’t matter if the law is framed by any of the states or union legislature. The Parliament has the authority to make laws and amend the Constitution. But this power is not absolute as the Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.