2004 · Q101
101. Consider the following statements :
- 1The Indian Parliament is not sovereign and the legislation passed by it is subject to judicial review.
- 2In India, the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable by the courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
PolityConstitution
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: the Indian Parliament is not sovereign — legislation it passes is subject to judicial review for constitutional validity. Statement 2 is false: Fundamental Rights are enforceable by the courts, but the Directive Principles are expressly made non-justiciable by Article 37. Hence 1 only.