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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Supreme Court of India vested with the power of 'Judicial Review' to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders?

A. Article 13✓ Correct Answer
B. Article 32
C. Article 142
D. Article 226

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 13 of the Indian Constitution declares that laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights are void, which forms the constitutional foundation for judicial review in India. Article 32 provides the remedy of constitutional writs for enforcing Fundamental Rights rather than reviewing general legislation. The doctrine of judicial review in India is heavily inspired by the judicial system of the United States.

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