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Consider the following statements regarding judicial review in India:
The concept of judicial review is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
Judicial review is an integral part of the basic structure of the Constitution.
The power of judicial review can be curtailed by an ordinary law passed by Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Name: Basic Structure Doctrine of the Indian Constitution
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Description: Understand the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Indian Constitution, its origin in the Kesavananda Bharati case and how it limits Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution.

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The Basic Structure Doctrine limits Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution under Article 368.

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Understand the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Indian Constitution, its origin in the Kesavananda Bharati case and how it limits Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution.

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