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Indian Polity UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

We have a system of Judicial Review in:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Both in India and U.S.A.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both in India and U.S.A. ”.
The system of judicial review exists in both India and the United States. Judicial review is a court proceeding where a judge reviews the lawfulness of a decision or action made by a public body.

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