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How is judicial activism related to the protection of fundamental rights? Has it helped in expanding the scope of fundamental rights?

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  • Judicial activism is related to the protection of fundamental rights as it has made the judiciary more approachable by the common people seeking justice.

  • The Supreme Court has the power to remedy the violation of fundamental rights by issuing writs of Habeas corpus and mandamus or by reviewing and declaring certain laws as unconstitutional.

  • The public interest litigation helps the poor to fight against discrimination.

  • Inhuman working conditions, sexual exploitation of the children, blinding of the jail inmates by the police are some of the cases that have been considered by the courts, which has made rights meaningful and useful for the poor and disadvantaged people.

  • Issues related to better living conditions, like clean air and water and pollution free environment, have also helped in the expansion of the scope of fundamental rights.


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