Which schedule to the Constitution of India protects any legislation inserted within it from judicial review?

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Ninth Schedule?

1. The Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India protects any legislation inserted within it from judicial review.
2. The Ninth Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 1st Amendment.

- Published on 07 Sep 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
The 1st Amendment also inserted a new article 31B which declares that any Acts and Regulations specified in the Ninth Schedule cannot be declared void on the ground that these are inconsistent with, or take away or abridge any of the Fundamental Rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution.

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