Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Examine the legal doctrines associated with Judicial Review and judicial independence in India: 1. The doctrine of Judicial Review in India is explicitly defined and detailed in Article 13 of the Constitution. 2. The Supreme Court declared the 'Basic Structure' doctrine in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), establishing that constitutional amendments infringing upon core features are void. 3. The salaries and allowances of Supreme Court judges are votable annually by the Lok Sabha during the budget session. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct because Article 13 declares laws inconsistent with fundamental rights void, and the Kesavananda Bharati judgment established the basic structure doctrine. Statement 3 is incorrect because the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Supreme Court judges are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India and are non-votable by Parliament, ensuring financial independence.
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