The judiciary has the power to strike down particular laws passed by the Parliament if it believes t...........

General Studies (MTS) Indian Polity

The judiciary has the power to strike down particular laws passed by the Parliament if it believes that these are a violation of the

basic structure of the Constitution. This is called ______.

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SSC MTS 14th July 2022 Shift-1

judicial review

dispute resolution

judicial activism

public interest litigation

- Judicial Review:

- This is the power of the judiciary to review and possibly invalidate legislation or executive actions that it finds unconstitutional.

- Courts use this to ensure laws do not violate constitutional principles, like the basic structure doctrine in some countries.

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- Dispute Resolution:

- Involves resolving disputes between parties through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.

- It is not specifically related to the invalidation of laws by the judiciary.

- Judicial Activism:

- Refers to when judges make rulings based on personal or political considerations rather than existing law.

- It implies a more proactive role by the judiciary, but does not necessarily relate to striking down laws.

- Public Interest Litigation (PIL):

- A legal action taken to protect or enforce rights enjoyed by the public or a section of it.

- It is a means to bring about social change or ensure justice, but not specifically about striking down legislation.

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