Question

Why legislature is not permitted to make laws as well as interpret it in India?

• A. So that judiciary can keep a check on the legislature.
• B. Because judiciary was formed before the legislature.
• C. Because the members of legislature are incompetent to interpret the laws.
• D. Because that will cut down the jobs of the judiciary in the country.

Answer 1

The correct option is A So that judiciary can keep a check on the legislature.

The function of the legislature is to make laws whereas that of judiciary is to interpret the laws. This ensures that the members of the legislature do not take any personal advantage by making the laws as well as interpreting it. This serves as a check on the system.