Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
It's a cornerstone of India's constitutional democracy, ensuring checks and balances and accountability of the executive. Understanding its scope and limitations is crucial for governance and the protection of citizens' rights.
Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the Central and State governments. It is a fundamental feature of the Indian Constitution, ensuring that the executive and legislature operate within their constitutional limits and do not infringe upon fundamental rights.