Judicial Review and the Constitution

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What are the three grounds on which the scope of judicial review is limited?

  • Unreasonableness, Illegality, and Procedural impropriety (correct)
  • Reasonableness, Lawfulness, and Proper Procedure
  • Logic, Statutory Compliance, and Fairness
  • Rationality, Legality, and Procedural Correctness

Under what circumstances can the judiciary review policy matters?

  • When the policy is not beneficial for the majority
  • Whenever the judiciary deems it necessary
  • If the policy is irrational, arbitrary, or in contravention of statutory provisions (correct)
  • Only when requested by the executive branch

Which article of the Indian Constitution is related to judicial review in the High Court?

  • Article 226
  • Article 136
  • Article 227 (correct)
  • Article 32

Which court in India is authorized with the power of judicial review?

<p>The Supreme Court (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle regarding judicial review in policy matters?

<p>Policy decisions can be reviewed if found arbitrary, unreasonable, or in violation of statutory provisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Constitution of India allows certain Acts and Regulations to be validated even if they are inconsistent with certain rights conferred by other provisions?

<p>Ninth Schedule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

<p>It provides guidelines to guide the people of the nation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule be deemed void?

<p>If they are inconsistent with any provision of Part III (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Article of the Constitution of India saves laws giving effect to certain directive principles from being void due to inconsistency with specific rights?

<p>Article 31A (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should a policy decision not be in contravention of statutory provisions?

<p>Because the Legislature has provided for a particular right. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which provision in the Constitution of India ensures that laws effecting directive principles cannot be called into question in court for not fully giving effect to such policy?

<p>Article 31C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which case was it stated that the court will not interfere in matters of administrative action or changes?

<p>Monarch Infrastructure (P) Ltd.v.Commissioner, Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Preamble to the Constitution of India come into effect?

<p>26 January 1950 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Constitution of India deals with the saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles?

<p>Part IVA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Constitution of India, what is the role of a competent Legislature regarding Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule?

<p>Repeal or amend them as necessary (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to an introductory statement in a document that explains its philosophy and objectives?

<p>Preamble (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Preamble to the Constitution of India reflect according to the text?

<p>Hopes and aspirations of the people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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