Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The correct answer is (D) (d) Neither 1 nor 2.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is not correct: The Indian Constitution does not define the term 'basic structure'. It is a judicial tool that was coined by the Supreme Court of India in the Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (1973) landmark judgement. Statement 2 is correct: The judicial review doctrine is based on the principle of rule of law and separation of powers. Judicial review is the process for testing and balancing the separation of powers. The Concept of Judicial Review is the basic principle of the Constitution in India. Although there is no explicit provision in the Indian Constitution for judicial review, it is an integral part of our Constitution.
हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर
निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
1. भारत का संविधान अपने 'मूल ढाँचे' को संघवाद, पंथनिरपेक्षता, मूल अधिकारों तथा लोकतंत्र के रूप में परिभाषित करता है ।
2. भारत का संविधान, नागरिकों की स्वतंत्रता तथा उन आदर्शों जिन पर संविधान आधारित है, की सुरक्षा हेतु 'न्यायिक पुनरावलोकन' की व्यवस्था करता है ।
उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं ?
सही उत्तर (D) (d) Neither 1 nor 2 है।
व्याख्या:
Statement 1 is not correct: The Indian Constitution does not define the term 'basic structure'. It is a judicial tool that was coined by the Supreme Court of India in the Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (1973) landmark judgement. Statement 2 is correct: The judicial review doctrine is based on the principle of rule of law and separation of powers. Judicial review is the process for testing and balancing the separation of powers. The Concept of Judicial Review is the basic principle of the Constitution in India. Although there is no explicit provision in the Indian Constitution for judicial review, it is an integral part of our Constitution.