(LL.M. Ph.D , NET), Assit. Professor Classic College of Law Bareilly, Affiliated M.J.P Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
JournalRVIMJ
Volume / Issue3 / 5
Pages60–64
Published10 May 2026
Paper IDRVIMJ35M260010
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Abstract
The paper delves into the intricate phenomenon of judicial activism, which involves
the use of judicial power to interpret and enforce laws that benefit society at large.
Despite constitutional constraints, the Supreme Court has emerged as a beacon of
justice. The concept of justice, encompassing the global population, remains highly
contentious and subject to evolving interpretations. Judicial activism in India has
profoundly influenced various facets of life, aiming to deliver equitable justice even
beyond the strict letter of the law. However, it is crucial for the judiciary to navigate
this path carefully, ensuring that in its pursuit of justice for the common man, it does
not exceed the constitutional boundaries that are deemed sacred.
Kamal Kishor (2026). A Critical-Analysis on Judicial Activism. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(5), 60–64. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i50010
Kamal Kishor. “A Critical-Analysis on Judicial Activism.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 5, 2026, pp. 60–64. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i50010
Kamal Kishor. “A Critical-Analysis on Judicial Activism.” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 3, no. 5 (2026): 60–64. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i50010
Kamal Kishor (2026) ‘A Critical-Analysis on Judicial Activism’, Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(5), pp. 60–64. Available at: https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i50010.
Kamal Kishor, “A Critical-Analysis on Judicial Activism,” Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 3, no. 5, pp. 60–64, 2026. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i50010.
Kamal Kishor. A Critical-Analysis on Judicial Activism. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal. 2026;3(5):60–64. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i50010.
Kamal Kishor. A Critical-Analysis on Judicial Activism. Research Vidyapith International Multidisciplinary Journal 2026, 3 (5), 60–64. https://doi.org/10.70650/rvimj.2026v3i50010.
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