CSE · GS-2Official PYQ · CSE 2014 · Q1Polity · Separation of Powers · 12.5 marks · 200 words
English
Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.
हिन्दी
‘आधारिक संरचना’ के सिद्धांत से प्रारंभ करते हुए, न्यायपालिका ने यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए कि भारत एक उन्नतिशील लोकतंत्र के रूप में विकसित करे, एक उच्चतः अग्रलक्षी (प्रोऐक्टिव) भूमिका निभाई है। इस कथन के प्रकाश में, लोकतंत्र के आदर्शों की प्राप्ति के लिए, हाल के समय में ‘न्यायिक सक्रियतावाद’ द्वारा निभाई भूमिका का मूल्यांकन कीजिये।
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2014 (English and Hindi). Source
Syllabus
Polity · Separation of Powers
Separation of powers between various organs, dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
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