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International Court of Justice
Introduction As Thucydides exemplifies in the Melian Dialogue, there is no worldwide regulatory authority that regulates state power and mediates state-related issues. In response, the international community built numerous mechanisms to conduct collective action in global governance via international law. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the embodiment of this effort to promote peaceful ties between nations. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the United N


Judicial Review
Introduction Judicial Review, in the most widely accepted definition, refers to the courts' authority to consider the constitutionality of acts by government organs (the executive and legislature) and declare them null and void if they violate or are inconsistent with the Constitution's fundamental principles. Although the Indian Constitution makes no explicit provision for judicial review, it is an integral part of our Constitution. The Theory of Judicial Review's primary ob


Separation of Power
“Power corrupts but absolute power corrupts absolutely” According to this rule, institutions of governance are separated into three distinct branches: legislative, executive, and judicial, each with its own set of autonomous powers and responsibilities, so that one department does not interfere with the operations of the other two. If this principle is not followed, there will be increased opportunities for power abuse and corruption. It aims for some power demarcation and tr


Judicial Activism
What is Judicial Activism? Judicial activism refers to the judiciary's active role in safeguarding citizens' rights and preserving the country's constitutional and legal structure. This implies, sometimes, intruding into the executive's domain. Judicial activism is a political phrase that refers to judicial decisions that are accused of being influenced by personal and political factors other than the law. What are the methods by which judicial activism is followed in India?


Public Interest Litigation
What is PIL? A legal action brought in a court of law to protect the public or general interest in which the public or a class of the community has a financial interest or an interest that affects their legal rights or liabilities is referred to as public interest litigation. The Public Interest Litigation marginalises those who have been the victims of insensitive treatment by fellow beings. It is considered as the only effective countermeasure to the growing threat of legal
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