Author: ADVOCATE SARIKA VERMA

Judicial Review The doctrine of “Judicial Review” traces its origin to the United States, where it was firmly established in the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison (1803). In this case, Chief Justice John Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court articulated, for the first time, the judiciary’s authority to review and strike down laws that conflict with the Constitution — a principle that has since become a cornerstone of constitutional governance. In essence, “Judicial Review” refers to the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of laws passed by the legislature and actions taken by the executive, whether at…