Discuss the relationship between the Legislature and the Judiciary in India. Examine how recent judicial interventions reflect the principle of checks and balances.

Understanding Question- Finding Information

Precise Syllabus Mapping: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. (GS Paper – II)

Marks and Words Limit:

• The marks-oriented approach to answering (10-mark, 150-word) questions in the question is to use Bullet Points (one idea per bullet point), Brainstorming, or a combination of both.
• The way to score good marks in questions worth (15 marks. 250 words) is to use the Heading and Subheading method while writing your answers.

Directive words

• Discuss → Explain nature and features of the relationship
• Examine → Analyse judicial interventions and their implications

Focal points of the questions:

• Constitutional anchoring
• Separation of powers with overlap

Dos & Don’ts

Do for Maximum Marks

• Can use Brainstorming Idea: Legislature (law-making) ⇄ Judiciary (review) → Constitutional balance
• Anchor arguments in constitutional principles
• Maintain balanced, non-political tone
• Highlight checks and balances, not institutional rivalry
• Focus on role and limits of judiciary
• Use analytical language (oversight, accountability)

Don’t do these Common Mistakes

• Don’t take sides (judicial activism vs parliamentary supremacy)
• Avoid naming too many cases unnecessarily
• Don’t use opinionated or media-style language
• Avoid treating judiciary as superior or subordinate
• Don’t confuse executive-judiciary with legislature-judiciary roles