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The Country’S Judicial System Has a Supreme Court at Its Apex. in this Context, Discuss the Following: Its Power of ‘Judicial Review’. - History and Civics

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The Country’s judicial system has a Supreme Court at its apex. In this context, discuss the following:

It's power of ‘Judicial Review’.

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Judicial Review is the power of the Supreme Court to examine the laws passed by the legislature and orders issued by the Executive and determine whether or not they are in accordance with the Constitution of India. If the Court finds that a law or an order is in contravention of the Constitution it is declared null and void.

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