Category: IAS EXAM

Judicial review-Judicial activism-Judicial overreach-Difference and comparison in indian context. Judicial review, Judicial activism, Judicial overreach are frequently seen in news and have narrow differences. We are explaining each with difference and examples in this article in upsc mains point of view. JUDICIAL REVIEW: Legislative have power to draft laws but its not absolute. Judicial review is the process where judiciary is entitled to review the validity of executive or legislative actions when challenged by the affected person. Judicial Activism: Judicial activism denotes a more active role taken by Judiciary to dispense social justice like suo motto, PIL, New doctrines..etc which may not have constitutional backing. Judicial over reach: The line between Judicial activism and Judicial Overreach is very narrow. In simple words, when Judicial activism crosses its limits and becomes Judicial…