Q. With reference to the Basic Structure Doctrine as laid down by the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1.Judicial review and independence of the judiciary are both recognised as components of the basic structure of the Constitution.
2.The principle of secularism and the federal character of the Constitution have not been explicitly identified as part of the basic structure in any Supreme Court judgment.
3.The powers of the Supreme Court under Article 142 are considered part of the basic structure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Judicial review and independence of the judiciary are both repeatedly upheld by the Supreme Court as part of the basic structure.
- Both secularism and federalism have been explicitly recognized by the Supreme Court as part of the basic structure (e.g., SR Bommai case for secularism).
- The powers of the Supreme Court under Article 142 have been identified as part of the essence of constitutional justice and are considered part of the basic structure.
Source: Laxmikant (Polity)
