Topic 6.4 · Indian Polity · Judiciary
Judicial Review & PIL is studied as part of "Judiciary" (Union & State Government) in Indian Polity. The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution, with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction, supported by High Courts and subordinate courts.
In the examination context, judicial review & pil carries conceptual questions that test both factual recall and analytical understanding. Revise this topic in sequence with the rest of the chapter so that chronological and thematic links are clear.
| 1970s | PIL developed under Bhagwati and Krishna Iyer |
| 1950 | Supreme Court inaugurated |
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