The correct answer is The power of the judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders. Explanation & Key Takeaways: • Judicial review • It is the power of the judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders. • Judicial review is defined as the principle under which executive and legislative actions are reviewed by the judiciary. • The judiciary is vested with the power to review the actions of the other two arms (Legislative and Executive). • Judicial review is part of the basic structure of the constitution. • Judicial review also gives the power to the court to declare the action of the Government unconstitutional. • Judicial review is also called the observer and interpretational role of the Indian judiciary. • Examples set by the Indian judiciary like Suo Moto cases, the Public Interest Litigation (PIL), etc. have allowed the judiciary to intervene in many public issues, even when there is no complaint. Important Notes: • Examples of Judicial Review • IT Act 2000 Section 66(A) • In 2015, the Supreme Court struck down Section 66(A) of the amended Information Technology Act, 2000. • This provided the punishment for sending offensive messages through a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. • This was repealed by the Supreme Court on the grounds that this section fell outside Article 19(2) of the Constitution. • Article 19 relates to freedom of speech.