April 2024
Intermediate to advanced
592 pages
14h 20m
English
| Origin of Judicial Review | |
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| Doctrine of judicial review owes its origin to the USA. | The concept of judicial review is one of the most significant contributions of the United States, to political theory. |
| The doctrine of judicial review was introduced in 1803 by Chief Justice Marshall of the American Supreme Court in the popular Marbury vs Madison Case. | |
| In this case, Chief Justice Marshall ruled that the judiciary has the authority to review the laws made by the legislature. | |
| It was further said that if any such law violates the Constitution, then the court would declare such a law as ultra-vires of the Constitution. | |
| Meaning and Definition | |
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| It is the power of the Supreme Court to declare any law, unconstitutional, ... | |
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