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Binu: Judicial activism has highly influenced our political system. Meena: But it has led to conflict between the Executive and the Judiciary. On the basis of this conversation, explain the merits and demerits of judicial activism.

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Judicial activism has caused some bitter feuds and confrontations among the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary in India. When the Executive and legislature become weak, the Judiciary openly intervenes for the protection of the rights of the people. It is good for democracy but it has its weaknesses. Here are the merits and demerits of judicial activism. 

Merits

  • Through public interest litigation, the powers of the Courts increased and the people’s faith in them also increased. 
  • Judicial activism helped to reduce expenses for litigation. 
  • Judicial activism forced the Executive to carry out its responsibilities.

 Demerits 

  • Increased workload for the Courts. 
  • It caused open clash between the Executive and Judiciary.


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