Judicial Review, Activism & Overreach – What is the Difference?

In recent times there have been intense debates and speculations about increasing judicial interventions into the legislative and executive policies of the government. Being a parliamentary democracy, it is essential to understand the limitations and distinctions of the authority vested in the executive, legislative and judiciary to ensure proper cooperation and coordination within the government.

What is Judicial Review?

• It is the power of the judiciary to review the constitutionality of the laws passed by the legislature and executive orders of the Centre and the State governments.
• If the legislative enactments or the executive orders of either the state or the Central governments are