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Judicial Review
Constitutional & Public Law Doctrines
Definition
The constitutional power vested in the Supreme Court (Article 32) and High Courts (Article 226) to examine the legality, constitutionality, and validity of legislative enactments, executive notifications, and administrative actions.
Example
A state legislature passes a law mandating 80% reservation in private sector jobs for local domiciles; the High Court reviews the statute and strikes it down for violating Articles 14 and 19(1)(g).