The Court uses its review powers to examine the constitutionality of any law. When the Court concludes that a law is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution, it declares such a law as unconstitutional and inapplicable.

Specifically, the Court uses review powers in two main situations. First, when legislations violate fundamental rights of citizens. Second, in matters of federal relations, when a law is inconsistent with the distribution of powers laid down by the Constitution. For example, if the central government makes a law on a subject from the State list, the States can approach the Supreme Court, and if the Court agrees, it would declare the law unconstitutional.