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In the context of the Constitution of India, what is the meaning of the power of judicial review?

Judicial review allows courts to test legislative and executive action against the Constitution and invalidate action that exceeds constitutional limits. Courts interpret…

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In the context of the Constitution of India, what is the meaning of the power of judicial review?

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Judicial review allows courts to test legislative and executive action against the Constitution and invalidate action that exceeds constitutional limits. Courts interpret the Constitution and laws in performing that task, but interpretation alone does not express the full power of review. Its purpose is to maintain constitutional supremacy over public action.

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