The question (15 marks)
What is meant by judicial activism? Discuss the relaxation of the rule of locus standi and the extent to which the power of judicial review is protected from legislative interference. (15 marks)
MU Module 3, heads on judicial activism and independence of the judiciary, with Arts. 226, 227, 32, 323A and 323B.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · The Judiciary of Constitutional Law – II.
Authorities you will need
- S. P. Gupta v Union of India
- L. Chandra Kumar v Union of India
- S. P. Sampath Kumar v Union of India
- K. Ramadas Shenoy v Chief Officer, Town Municipal Council, Udipi
- Jasbhai Motibhai Desai v Roshan Kumar
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