Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC examines the efficiency, independence, and role of the judiciary in maintaining social order, protecting constitutional values, and preventing the misuse of legal processes, especially in sensitive matters involving history and public sentiment.
The Indian judiciary, comprising the Supreme Court, High Courts, and subordinate courts, is tasked with upholding the rule of law and administering justice. A key aspect of civil procedure is the power of courts to scrutinize and reject frivolous or vexatious litigation that lacks a sustainable cause of action or evidentiary foundation, thereby preventing abuse of the legal process.