Why is the Supreme Court called the guardian of the Constitution?

Correct answer: Because it interprets the Constitution and prevents violations

Direct answer: A is correct. The Constitution is the highest law of India. The Supreme Court explains what constitutional provisions mean and checks whether laws or government actions follow them. If a law violates the Constitution or Fundamental Rights, the Court can declare it invalid through judicial review. This power helps preserve limited government, rights and the constitutional balance among institutions. The Court does not rewrite the Constitution every day; constitutional amendments follow a special procedure. Option A is correct because interpretation and protection are the central duties meant by “guardian.” B is wrong because the Court does not change the Constitution daily. C is wrong because choosing the Speaker is a function of the Lok Sabha. D is wrong because courts do not form political parties. Memory cue: guardian means “interpret, check and protect,” not “make every political decision.”