Constitutional guardian and custodian

The Supreme Court of India is the custodian and guardian of the Constitution of India. It has the power of judicial review to protect and uphold the Constitution. The President is the constitutional head but does not have custodial authority over the Constitution itself. The Prime Minister is the head of government but not the custodian of the Constitution. The Lok Sabha Secretariat is administrative. > The Supreme Court protects the Constitution through its power of judicial review and acts as the final interpreter of constitutional provisions.