Which of the following is NOT a category of judicial review, as classified by Justice Syed Shah Mohammed Quadri?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Judicial review of judicial appointments to the Supreme Court and High Courts

Explanation:
Justice Syed Shah Mohammed Quadri classified judicial review in India into three broad categories:

1. Judicial review of legislation – includes review of laws passed by Parliament and State Legislatures, as well as subordinate legislations, to ensure they conform to the Constitution.
2. Judicial review of constitutional amendments – examines if amendments violate the basic structure of the Constitution.
3. Judicial review of administrative actions – checks the legality and constitutionality of executive decisions by both Union and State authorities.

Option D (Judicial review of judicial appointments) is not part of this classification. While courts have intervened in judicial appointments (e.g., Second Judges Case), it is not formally recognized as a separate category of judicial review under Justice Quadri's classification.

Information Booster:

• The concept of judicial review in India is derived from Article 13 of the Constitution.
• It is considered a basic feature of the Constitution as held in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
• Judicial review ensures the separation of powers and acts as a check on legislative and executive actions.