UPSC 2020PolityModerate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer

Explanation

Option (d) is correct because the Constitution of India neither defines the term 'basic structure' nor explicitly mentions the phrase 'judicial review' within its text. Statement 1 is incorrect as the 'basic structure' doctrine was a judicial innovation originating from the *Kesavananda Bharati* case (1973), and statement 2 is the most tempting error because while the *power*

Basic Structure & JudiciaryJudicial Review & Constitutional ProvisionsBasic Structure DoctrineJudicial ReviewFederalismSecularismCitizens' Liberties

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