Judicial Activism as an Essential Tool for the Protection and Expansion of Human Rights in India

Abstract

The Indian judiciary has been the sentinel of democracy and assiduously upholds the values of Indian constitutionalism. Thus, the Court is the interpreter, protector, and guardian of the Indian Constitution. The active and trustworthy role of the judiciary makes it the country’s only institution whose acceptability seems to be a national consensus. This paper discusses that judicial activism is a part of judicial review and does not violate the doctrine of separation of powers; instead, it protects and promotes constitutionalism. Further, this paper illustrates that judicial activism has played a vital role in protecting and promoting human rights in India.