Question

Define how is judicial activism related to the protection of fundamental rights

Answer 1

The Supreme Court and High Court are the guardians Of the Fundamental Rights mentioned in the Indian Constitution. Many judgements of the Supreme Court related to the protection of Fundamental Rightssymbolises judicial activism. ... In 1995, the supreme court declared that health is the basic right of the people.

Answer 2

Answer:

Judicial activism is a judicial philosophy that the courts can and should go beyond the applicable law to consider broader societal implications of its decisions. It is sometimes used as an antonym of judicial restraint.[1] It is usually a pejorative term, implying that judges make rulings based on their own political agenda rather than precedent and take advantage of judicial discretion.[2] The definition of judicial activism and the specific decisions that are activist are controversial political issues. The question of judicial activism is closely related to judicial interpretation, statutory interpretation, and separation of powers.