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When Judges Shape Policy: Judicial Activism, PIL, and the Expanding Role of India's Courts•medium•15 questions•~15 min
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Question 01
easy
The term 'judicial activism' was first coined by whom, and in which year?
Question 02
easy
Judicial activism is also known as:
Question 03
easy
Which of the following best describes the relationship between PIL and judicial activism?
Question 04
medium
According to Dr. B.L. Wadehra, which of the following is NOT cited as a reason justifying judicial activism?
Question 05
medium
Subhash Kashyap identifies which among the following as a scenario that may justify judicial overreach?
Question 06
medium
Upendra Baxi's typology of 'activators of judicial activism' includes which of the following groups?
Question 07
hard
Among Upendra Baxi's 'fears generated by judicial activism', which fear questions whether judges have adequate knowledge to decide complex economic and scientific matters?
Question 08
hard
Which of the following assumptions of judicial restraint (as developed in the USA context) does NOT hold good in the Indian context, according to the source?
Question 09
medium
In its December 2007 judgment calling for judicial restraint, the Supreme Court of India cited which political philosopher's work?
Question 10
medium
According to the Supreme Court's 2007 observations, what is the appropriate remedy when the legislature or executive fails to function properly?
Question 11
medium
Which of the following statements about judicial restraint is INCORRECT?
Question 12
easy
Which among the following judicial pioneers is associated with laying the foundations of judicial activism in India?
Question 13
hard
According to Dr. Vandana's analysis, which of the following trends reflects judicial activism?
Question 14
hard
The Supreme Court's 2007 judgment stated that judicial restraint accomplishes the balance of power in two ways. Which of the following correctly identifies one of those two ways?
Question 15
hard
Consider the following statements about PIL and judicial activism:
1. PIL is the cause of judicial activism in India.
2. Liberalisation of 'locus standi' is a product of judicial activism.
3. PIL is regarded as the most popular form of judicial activism.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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