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The 'Power of Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution is based on:

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

Answer options

  1. Rule of Law
  2. Procedure established by law
  3. Due process of law
  4. Precedents and Conventions

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Procedure established by law

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (B) Procedure established by law šŸ“š Explanation: The power of Judicial Review allows the Supreme Court and High Courts to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders. In India, this is largely guided by the "Procedure established by law" (Article 21). While the US Constitution follows "Due process of law," the Indian judiciary has gradually expanded its scope through various judgments (like the Maneka Gandhi case) to include elements of fairness and reasonableness similar to due process.