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Which among the following statements about judicial review in India are correct? A. Judicial review means that the courts of law have the power of t
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Which among the following statements about judicial review in India are correct?
A. Judicial review means that the courts of law have the power of testing the validity of legislative as well as other governmental action with reference to the provisions of the Constitution.
B. Under Article 23 of the Indian Constitution, the compulsion of judicial review was described in the Fundamental Rights in Part Ill.
C. The power of judicial review is significantly vested upon the High Courts and the Supreme Court of India.

A.

A and B only

B.

B and C only

C.

A and C only

D.

A, B and C

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) A and C only.
Statement A: Correct. Judicial review is the power of the courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive actions. If they are found to be inconsistent with the Constitution, they can be declared null and void.
Statement B: Incorrect. Article 23 of the Indian Constitution pertains to the prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labor. Judicial review is not described under this article.
Statement C: Correct. The power of judicial review is vested in the High Courts under Article 226 and the Supreme Court under Article 32 and Article 136 of the Indian Constitution.
Information Booster:
Article 32: Known as the "Right to Constitutional Remedies," it gives the Supreme Court the power to enforce the rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution.
Article 226: Empowers the High Courts to issue directions, orders, or writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose.
Judicial Review: Ensures the supremacy of the Constitution by allowing the judiciary to oversee and nullify the actions of the legislative and executive branches if they violate constitutional provisions.

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