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Suo Motu Cognisance and the Limits of Judicial Intervention

Source: THSubject: Polity Context: The Supreme Court of India's frequent use of suo motu cognisance has triggered an intense debate regarding judicial overreach, structural neglect of lower courts, and the growing influence of primetime media narratives on the apex court's case selection. Suo Motu Cognisance and the Limits of Judicial Intervention About Suo Motu Cognisance …

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“Judicial overreach can dilute fundamental rights as much as legislative excess.” Discuss with reference to freedom of speech and expression. Explain the constitutional risks involved.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q4. “Judicial overreach can dilute fundamental rights as much as legislative excess.” Discuss with reference to freedom of speech and expression. Explain the constitutional risks involved. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Judicial observations and interventions in recent free speech …

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“The growing use of Suo motu jurisdiction reveals both the promise and peril of judicial paternalism”. Discuss.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q4. “The growing use of Suo motu jurisdiction reveals both the promise and peril of judicial paternalism”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Supreme Court’s suo motu cognisance of the stray dog menace and other recent civic issues, the …

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Article 142: The Supreme Power or Judicial Overreach?

Syllabus: Judiciary Source:  DD News  Context: The Supreme Court’s invocation of Article 142 in the Tamil Nadu Bill controversy has reignited debates about judicial overreach and constitutional balance between the judiciary, executive, and legislature.   About Article 142: What is Article 142? Allows the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order “necessary for doing …

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Insights Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 65

QUESTIONS: DAY 65 (GENERAL STUDIES PAPER III, Topics: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary – Previous questions) “In an era of hung parliaments the power of the President expands, more so when the incumbent decides to be assertive. ” Comment on the statement with reference to the situation in India during the …

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