The Supreme Court’s airfare intervention revives the activism versus overreach debate. While judicial activism filled governance gaps, overreach in cases like NJAC and 2G diluted democratic accountability. Preserving separation of powers needs judicial restraint, effective executive action, and legislative responsibility to sustain constitutional balance.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court stayed Kuldeep Sengar’s sentence suspension, rejecting a narrow Indian Penal Code reading by the Delhi High Court that weakened POCSO Act protections. Favoring interpretation and victim safety, the ruling exposes gaps and urges unified “public servant” definitions.
Click to View MoreImpeachment is a constitutional process, which ensures accountability within the judiciary. The process begins with a motion for removal in either house of Parliament, passed by a special majority in both houses, and the President issues an order for the judge's removal. Despite six attempts since independence, no judge has been impeached thus far.
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