Question

Define judicial review

Answer 1

(in the UK) a procedure by which a court can review an administrative action by a public body and (in England) secure a declaration, order, or award.

"the exercise of these powers may be challenged by judicial review"

(in the US) review by the Supreme Court of the constitutional validity of a legislative act.

Answer 2

as the final interpreter of the constitution,the judiciary also has the power to strike down particular laws passed by the parliament,if it feels that these are violation of the basic structure of parliament..this is called judicial review..