GS PrelimsPolityBasic Structure Doctrine (BSD)2020 Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution of India does not explicitly define its 'basic structure'. The concept of the 'basic structure' was propounded by the Supreme Court of India in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973). While elements like federalism, secularism, fundamental rights, and democracy have been recognized by the judiciary as components of the basic structure, this definition is not codified within the Constitution itself.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect. While the Constitution of India implicitly grants the power of judicial review through various articles (like Article 13, 32, 226), the term 'judicial review' itself is not explicitly mentioned or defined in the Constitution. The power exists to safeguard citizens' liberties and preserve constitutional ideals, but the statement that the Constitution *provides for* 'judicial review' for this purpose can be interpreted as incorrect due to the lack of explicit mention of the term.
3. Therefore, neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is correct.
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