L15: Judicial Review & Judicial Activism Explained | Indian Polity || CGPSC

Welcome to Lecture 15 of our Indian Polity series! In this session, we dive into the heart of judicial power in India. We move beyond basic court structures to understand the "Soul of the Constitution"—Judicial Review—and the evolving concept of Judicial Activism. This lecture is designed to provide aspirants with a clear conceptual understanding of how the judiciary keeps the legislature and executive in check. We simplify complex legal philosophies like "Procedure Established by Law" vs. "Due Process of Law" and analyze where the line is drawn between activism and overreach. 📌 Topics Covered in This Lecture: 1. Judicial Review: The Power to Question • Understanding it as part of the "Basic Structure" of the Constitution. • Origins of the concept and why it is essential for a Limited Government. • The role of the Judiciary as the "Protector of Fundamental Rights." 2. Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint: • What is Judicial Activism? Proactive protection of citizens' rights. • The concept of "Social Engineering" through law. • Judicial Restraint: Why judges should sometimes defer to the Legislature. 3. The Thin Line of Judicial Overreach: • When does activism become overreach? Examples and analysis. • Understanding the "Separation of Powers" and the risk of interfering with the Executive. 4. Key Legal Philosophies: • Procedure Established by Law: A literal interpretation of the law (Article 21). • Due Process of Law: Checking the fairness and "spirit" of the law (The American Model). • How the Indian Judiciary moved toward "Due Process" after the Maneka Gandhi Case (1978). 5. Public Interest Litigation (PIL): • Origins of PIL in India (Justice P.N. Bhagwati & Justice Krishna Iyer). • How PIL democratized access to justice for the common man. 6. The Hierarchy of Law: • Understanding the priority: Constitution - Statute - Custom. • What makes a law "Void" or "Unconstitutional"? This session is vital for understanding the checks and balances of the Indian State. Keep your notes updated, stay disciplined in your revision, and let's master these high-level concepts together! 📌 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Nexus Academy for more high-quality lectures on Indian Polity and CGPSC preparation! #cgpsc #indianpolity #judicialreview #judicialactivism #indianconstitution #dueprocessoflaw #pil #upscpreparation #judicialoverreach #civics #nexusacademy Tags: [CGPSC, Indian Polity, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, Judicial Overreach, Judicial Restraint, Procedure Established by Law, Due Process of Law, Article 13, Article 32, Article 226, Public Interest Litigation, PIL, Justice PN Bhagwati, Maneka Gandhi Case, Basic Structure Doctrine, Separation of Powers, Independent Judiciary, Indian Constitution, Nexus Academy, CGPSC Preparation] _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 🌐 Visit our Website : https://www.nexusiasacademy.in/ 📲 Download Our App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 📩 Join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/NexusIASacademy Connect with us on social media : 📘 Facebook -   / nexusiasacademy   📸 Instagram -   / nexusiasacademy