Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Examine the application of judicial review to administrative actions in protected areas: If an executive order restricting commercial access under the Inner Line Regulation in Arunachal Pradesh is challenged on grounds of violating freedom of trade or movement, which judicial doctrine guides the High Court's review?
A. The doctrine of basic structure and reasonable restrictions under Article 19(5) balancing tribal protection with constitutional freedoms✓ Correct Answer
B. The doctrine of absolute executive immunity where judicial review is barred
C. The doctrine of presidential ordinance supremacy
D. The doctrine of international maritime law
💡 Solution & Explanation
When examining regulations like the Inner Line Permit restricting movement or trade, courts apply the doctrine of reasonable restrictions under Article 19(5) of the Constitution, which permits the state to impose limits in the interests of the general public or for the protection of the interests of any Scheduled Tribe. Executive actions do not enjoy absolute immunity from judicial review in India. Fundamental rights are balanced against protective constitutional objectives.
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