The Doctrine of Judicial Review: A Critical Examination

• Author(s): Dr. Sanjay Ambekar
• Paper ID: 1712553
• Page: 414-417
• Published Date: 05-12-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 6 December-2025

Abstract

Judicial review constitutes a foundational pillar of modern constitutional democracies. It empowers the judiciary to scrutinize the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions, thereby ensuring that all organs of the State operate within the constitutional boundaries prescribed for them. Within the Indian constitutional framework, judicial review functions not merely as a procedural device but as an essential component of the Constitution’s basic structure. This paper undertakes a critical examination of the origin, scope, evolution, and contemporary challenges associated with the doctrine of judicial review, with particular emphasis on its development and application in India.

Keywords

Judicial Review, Constitutional Democracies, Executive Actions, Basic Structure Doctrine.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dr. Sanjay Ambekar "The Doctrine of Judicial Review: A Critical Examination" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 6 2025 Page 414-417 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I6-1712553

IEEE:
Dr. Sanjay Ambekar "The Doctrine of Judicial Review: A Critical Examination" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(6) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I6-1712553