Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

1. The President of India
2. The Prime Minister of India
3. The Lok Sabha Secretariat
4. The Supreme Court of India

Explanation

Option (d) is correct

• The Supreme Court of India is regarded as the custodian of the Constitution. It is responsible for upholding and interpreting the Constitution, ensuring that laws and actions conform to constitutional principles. This is reflected in its power of judicial review, which allows it to strike down laws or executive actions that violate constitutional provisions.
• Article 32 of the Constitution guarantees the ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies,’ enabling citizens to directly approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of the rights provided in Part III of the Constitution.

Answer: (d) The Supreme Court of India; Difficulty Level: Easy