What do you understand by doctrine of separation of power? In this context critically examine role of judicial activism in Indian democracy.

  • December 19, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Hint: The questions focus is basically on how the judicial activism has led to rising concerns over violation of the principle of separation of power in Indian democracy.

Introduction (I): Define separation of power and how it is significant in modern democracy.

Body (B): 1) Talk about judicial activism and positive role it has played and how it is part of Checks and balances as present in Indian Parliamentary democracy. (Mentioning court case very important)

2) Now discuss how judicial activism more often translates into judicial overreach and encroaches executive and legislative sphere (Again examples and cases needed).

Conclusion (C): Judicial activism should be used only as medicine and not daily bread.

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