SHORT ANSWER:
Judicial review allows the Supreme Court to examine the constitutionality of laws and government actions.
DETAILS:
- It ensures that laws passed by the legislature or actions taken by the executive comply with the Constitution.
- The Supreme Court can invalidate laws or actions that violate constitutional provisions.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a law is struck down, it becomes unenforceable, and the government must amend or repeal it.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 13 and Article 32
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