Question

The basis of Judicial review in India is

• A. Rule of Law
• B. Theory of Natural Justice
• C. Democratic structure
• D. Tradition and cases

Hint:

One-liner: Judicial review is the tool; Rule of Law is the principle it protects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Constitutional basis. Articles 13, 32, and 226 provide the textual foundation for courts to review laws/executive actions for consistency with the Constitution.

Step 2: Underlying doctrine. Judicial review operationalizes the {Rule of Law}—no authority is above the Constitution; arbitrary action must yield to legality and reason.

Step 3: Evaluate options. Natural justice and democracy are related concepts but not the direct doctrinal basis; ``tradition and cases'' is incomplete absent constitutional supremacy.

Step 4: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Rule of Law (Option A).}} \]