GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Can the Court amend an Act?
A
YES
B
After informing the parliament, it can be amended
C
NO
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.

Detailed explanation-2: -Passing a bill In case of passing a constitutional amendment bill, two-thirds of the total members present and voted in favour of the bill with more than half of the total membership of a house present and voting in all, is required according to Article 368 of the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Judicial review in India is a process by which the Supreme Court and the High Courts of India review executive or legislative actions. They may invalidate amendments, laws, acts and governmental actions that are incompatible with the terms of the Constitution of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the Golaknath case (1967), the Supreme Court held that Parliament could not amend Fundamental Rights, and this power would be only with a Constituent Assembly. Hence, Option 3 is correct.

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