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Judicial Activism vs. Overreach: Policy-Making Encroachment

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GS-22020 • Q5

Judicial Legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities

GS-22014 • Q1

Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that Role of Judicial India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.

GS-42015 • Q3

media and judicial activism, etc., are proving helpful in bringing about greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government. However, it is also being observed that at times the mechanisms are misused. Another negative effect is that the officers are now afraid to take prompt decisions. Analyze this situation in detail and suggest how this dichotomy can be resolved. Suggest how these negative impacts can be minimized.

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