WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Doctrine of Judicial Review' in India is primarily based on which Article?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 32
  2. Article 13
  3. Article 226
  4. Article 142

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 13

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Article 13 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 13 declares that all laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation of the Fundamental Rights shall be void. This article explicitly provides for the doctrine of judicial review and gives a constitutional basis to the power of the higher judiciary. While Articles 32 and 226 provide the remedy, Article 13 acts as the substantive source of this power.