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Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the judicial review?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 31 March 2021

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the judicial review?

A. Under Indian law, only a “law” can be challenged as unconstitutional.

B. Article 13(3) defines law, which includes any ordinance, order, by-law, rule, regulations, notification, custom or usage having in the territory the force of law.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court by Wasim Rizvi seeking declaration of 26 verses of the Quran as unconstitutional, non-effective and non- functional on the ground that these promote extremism and terrorism and pose a serious threat to the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country. Under Indian law, only a “law” can be challenged as unconstitutional. Article 13(3) defines law, which includes any ordinance, order, by-law, rule, regulations, notification, custom or usage having in the territory the force of law. “Laws in force” on the commencement of the Constitution include laws enacted by a legislature or other competent authority.

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