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Question
This is a picture of the apex Indian count.
Explain the Supreme Court's role as the guardian of the Constitution.
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Solution
The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. It safeguards the Constitution in two ways:
- It can cancel a law or an executive order if it is found to violate the Constitution.
- It can issue write (orders or directions) for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights.
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