SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian Constitution empowers the judiciary through Articles 13, 32, 136, and 141.
DETAILS:
- Article 13 provides for the judicial review of laws that are inconsistent with fundamental rights.
- Article 32 allows individuals to approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
- Article 136 grants the Supreme Court the power to grant special leave to appeal from any judgment of any court or tribunal.
- Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- None specified; these are provisions for judicial empowerment.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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