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?
The doctrine of basic features is neither defined nor mentioned anywhere in the Constitution. This doctrine was laid down by the Supreme Court in the landmark Keshavnand Bharati case. And even the Supreme Court is yet to define or clarify what all constitutes basic features, and the doctrine therefore, remains open ended. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. Judicial Review is nowhere provided explicitly by the Constitution of India. Therefore, statement 2 is not correct. Therefore the correct answer is (d).