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Supreme Court had exercised judicial review authority in:

Supreme Court had exercised judicial review authority in: Correct Answer Keshavananda Bharathi case

The correct answer is Keshavananda Bharathi case.

Key Points

  • Kesavananda Bharati v/s State of Kerala also known as the Kesavananda Bharati judgment is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of India that outlined the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution.
  • The doctrine forms the basis of the power of the Indian judiciary to review and override amendments to the Constitution of India enacted by the Indian parliament.
  • The 13-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court deliberated on the limitations, if any, of the powers of the elected representatives of the people and the nature of fundamental rights of an individual.

Important Points

  • Judicial review is considered a basic structure of the constitution (Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain Case 1975).
  • Some provisions in the constitution supporting the process of judicial review are:
    • Article 372 (1) establishes the judicial review of the pre-constitution legislation.
    • Article 13 declares that any law which contravenes any of the provisions of the part of Funda­mental Rights shall be void.
    • Articles 32 and 226 entrusts the roles of the protector and guarantor of fundamental rights to the Supreme and High Courts.
    • Article 137 grants power to the SC to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it.

Related Questions

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court passes judgment in a matter. In a later case before a high court, a party presents the Supreme Court judgment as a binding authority. The opposing party claims that the high court is not bound by the Supreme Court's judgment because relevant provisions of law were not brought to the notice of the Supreme Court in that case. Which of the following is most correct in this case?
Principle: Article 141 of the Constitution provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is NOT correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  138. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 137. Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court 136. Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court 135. Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court
Which of the following statements regarding the 'advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court' is correct:
1. The opinion of Supreme Court may be sought by the President on any question of law or fact
2. In case the opinion of the Supreme Court is sought it is bound to give
3. The advice given by Supreme Court on matters referred to it is binding on the President
4. Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court can also be exercised over disputes arising out of references made over preconstitutional treaties
Which of the following statements are correct? Answer by using the code given below:
1. Persons in Govt/Judicial service need not resign to participate in District judge selection process held in "Vijay Kumar Misra and another v. High Court of Judicature at Patna" by the Supreme Court of India
2. The Supreme Court of India held in S. Kazi v. Muslim Education Society that " All Tribunals are not necessary parties to the proceedings where legality of its orders challenged"
3. The Supreme Court of India observed in Cardanumom Marketing Corporation and others v. State of Kerala and others that Social Security to the legal profession becomes an essential part of legal system
4. The Supreme Court of India held in 'Union of India v. Rajasthan High Court and others that High Court judges are exempted from Airport frisking.
The constitution of India has made which of the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartial functioning of the Supreme court? 1. The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court cannot be changed to their disadvantage after their appointment even during a financial emergency. 2. The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India. 3. The Parliament is not authorised to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. 4. The judges of the Supreme Court are provided with the Security of Tenure. Select the correct answer using the correct code given below:
A seven member bench of the Supreme Court unanimously struck down clauses 2(d) of Article 323A and clause 3(d) of Article 323B of the Constitution relating to tribunals which excluded the jurisdiction of High Court and Supreme Court. The court held that power of judicial review over legislative action is vested in the High Court under Article 226 and in the Supreme Court under Article 32. This is an integral part of the basic structure of the constitution. Name the case:
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is NOT correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  128. Supreme Court to be a court of record 131. Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 130 A. Exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to questions as to constitutional validity of Central Laws (Repealed) 130. Seat of Supreme Court
Consider the following statements to answer this question.
1. Parliament cannot extend the jurisdiction and power of the Supreme Court.
2. No discussion can take place in Parliament with respect to the conduct of judge of the Supreme Court in discharge of the duties.
3. A retired judge of the Supreme Court cannot appear or plead in any court or before any authority within the territory of India.
4. The salaries and allowances of the Supreme Court are fixed by the Constitution and charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of these statement are correct?
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  133. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases 132. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters 134 A. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters 134 . Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is NOT correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  144. Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc. 143. Power of President to consult Supreme Court 142. Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court 143A. Special provisions as to disposal of questions relating to constitutional validity of laws (Repealed)