Constitutional Provisions for Judicial Review

The authority for judicial review emanates from several key constitutional provisions. Article 13 establishes that any law inconsistent with the Constitution is null and void, while Article 32 guarantees individuals the right to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of their fundamental rights. Furthermore, Articles 131 and 226 empower the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively to review administrative actions and ensure that they conform to constitutional standards.

These provisions collectively form the legal foundation for the judiciary’s power to scrutinize state actions. For example, when legislative measures are challenged in court, judges rely on these articles to assess whether the measures infringe upon constitutional mandates. This process reinforces the principle of constitutional supremacy and ensures that all governmental actions are accountable to the highest legal standards.

In contemporary practice, the robustness of judicial review has been a subject of debate, especially in cases where controversial laws have been passed. However, the constitutional framework remains clear that the courts are the ultimate interpreters of the Constitution.