“JUDICIAL OVERREACH IN INDIA”

Authors

  • Sarthak Kapoor Christ university

Keywords:

Human rights, judicial overreach, judicial activism, judiciary, democracy

Abstract

For our democracy, the judiciary serves as a watchdog. It is the protector of human rights. It is
critical for such a body to be involved in safeguarding citizens' rights. As society evolves it becomes
more active by taking on situations involving children. In a suo moto action, a basic right has been
violated. The primary goal of judicial activism is to protect the rights of people who are victims of
injustice. Ensure that all people are treated with fairness and equality. Such choices should not,
however, be made by the judiciary. Obstructing or interfering with the executive and legislative
functions this intrusion is unwelcome. “Judicial overreach" is a term used to describe when a judge
goes too far in a In a number of cases, judicial activism has played a role. Judicial overreach and the
judiciary in their current state.

Published

2022-01-12

How to Cite

Kapoor, S. (2022). “JUDICIAL OVERREACH IN INDIA”. Journal of Constitutional Law and Jurisprudence, 4(2), 25–31. Retrieved from https://lawjournals.celnet.in/index.php/Jolj/article/view/967