Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2015 · Polity and Constitution · Question 61

Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

  1. The President of India
  2. The Prime Minister of India
  3. The Lok Sabha Secretariat
  4. The Supreme Court of India

Answer

The Supreme Court of India

(a) The President of India — The President is the constitutional head of the State, but not the final interpreter or guardian of the Constitution. Verdict: Incorrect.

(b) The Prime Minister of India — The Prime Minister heads the executive/government, not the constitutional adjudicatory system. Verdict: Incorrect.

(c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat — It is an administrative body assisting the Lok Sabha; it has no role as custodian of the Constitution. Verdict: Incorrect.

(d) The Supreme Court of India — The Supreme Court is the final interpreter and guardian/custodian of the Constitution through judicial review. Verdict: Correct.

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