BOUNDARIES AND CHANGING PERSPECTIVES ON JUDICIAL ACTIVISM IN INDIA: A CRITICAL LEGAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research paper aims to analyse the concept of judicial activism in India comprehensively. It explores the evolution of judicial activism, its changing perspectives, and its implications for the Indian legal system. Judicial activism is characterised by judicial decisions that go beyond the mere interpretation of laws to shape public policy, and it has been a prominent feature of Indian jurisprudence. However, the boundaries of judicial activism have often been debated and critiqued. This paper critically analyses the evolution of judicial activism in India, its impact on the separation of powers, and its role in shaping the socio-political landscape. Additionally, the research evaluates the changing perspectives of the judiciary and society regarding judicial activism and its implications for the Indian legal system.