Question

Which case in Indian law is associated with the principle of "Judicial Review"?

• A. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
• B. Marbury v. Madison
• C. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
• D. Golaknath v. State of Punjab

Hint:

Associate judicial review with the Kesavananda case and the "basic structure doctrine" for Indian law questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Define judicial review
Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to review and invalidate laws or actions that violate the Constitution.
Step 2: Analyze each option
- Option (1): Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978) expanded the scope of Article 21 (Right to Life), but it’s not primarily about judicial review.
- Option (2): Marbury v. Madison (1803) is a U.S. case that established judicial review in the U.S., not in India.
- Option (3): Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) established the "basic structure doctrine," affirming the judiciary’s power to review constitutional amendments.
- Option (4): Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967) dealt with the power to amend fundamental rights but was later overruled by Kesavananda.
Step 3: Conclusion
The Kesavananda Bharati case is most directly associated with the principle of judicial review in India through the basic structure doctrine.