Which of the following can the Supreme Court strike down?

• A. Parliament can repeal laws
• B. The budget
• C. Local laws
• D. Laws that restrict rights in an unjustified way

Answer: (D)

Judicial review is the power to check laws against the constitution and protect fundamental freedoms. The Supreme Court can strike down a law when it violates constitutional rights or treats people unequally in ways not justified by the Constitution. That’s why the best choice focuses on laws that restrict rights in an unjustified way—the Court steps in to stop laws that unnecessarily limit basic freedoms and to restore those rights.

Parliament can repeal laws, which is a legislative matter, and local laws can be challenged or overturned if they breach the constitution, but the Court’s primary role highlighted here is to invalidate laws that unjustifiably limit rights. The budget, while subject to constitutional limits, isn’t the core area where the Court typically strikes down laws; its main function is to ensure laws and government actions conform to constitutional protections, especially when rights are at stake.