Reasonableness Test Concept

Deep Dive: UPSC Practice

The understanding of ‘reasonableness’ of a restriction on Fundamental Rights helps Courts in deciding the constitutionality of a statute. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court has laid down a general framework for the ‘reasonableness test’, which is applicable to all cases. 2. Prevailing social values can be considered while deciding ‘reasonableness’ of a law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?