What is meant by the doctrine of judicial review?

In any State, there are broadly 3 organs: The Executive, The Legislature, and the Judiciary which respectively execute laws, make laws and adjudicate disputes of law. The doctrine of judicial review is of American origin. read more

The doctrine of judicial review is of American origin. According to this doctrine, the judiciary has the power to review actions of the Executive and the Legislature. read more

Judicial review is one of the checks and balances in the separation of powers: the power of the judiciary to supervise the legislative and executive branches when the latter exceed their authority. The doctrine varies between jurisdictions, so the procedure and scope of judicial review may differ between and within countries. read more

A Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court of the United States to review actions taken by the legislative branch (Congress) and the executive branch (president) and decide whether or not those actions are legal under the Constitution. read more