Question

Why is the Indian Judiciary called the 'Guardian of the Constitution'?

• A. The Constitution states that the Judiciary is its protector.
• B. Judges are appointed by the President of India, who is the Head of the State.
• C. The Judiciary has the power to interpret the Constitution.
• D. The Judiciary is responsible for amending the Constitution.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The Judiciary has the power to interpret the Constitution.

India has a written Constitution. The Judiciary is vested with the power to interpret the Constitution. It is also the protector of the fundamental rights enshrined in the document. Therefore, it is called the Guardian of the Constitution.