Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC assesses understanding of the judiciary's role in governance, its function as a protector of fundamental rights (especially for vulnerable groups), the concept of judicial activism/intervention, and the impact of judicial pronouncements on policy and administration, particularly in areas of social justice.
The Indian judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, plays a crucial role in upholding the Constitution and protecting fundamental rights, often intervening through Public Interest Litigations (PILs) to address systemic failures and ensure social justice for vulnerable sections of society. This proactive approach is often termed judicial activism.