INT 322: Approaches to Critical Thinking on Judicial Activism “Judicial activism” refers to the philosophy under which judges not just interpret the law–in particular, the Constitution–but also, in effect, revise it. Supporters of such activism claim that the law–in particular, the Constitution–is a living entity that must be revised to fit new circumstances and insights. […]
Define Judicial activism or judicial restraint.
Judicial activism or judicial restraint Pursuing a fair ruling is one among the primary objectives of the court system. However, due to the complexity of the guidelines, some detail to be incorporated in the judgment may pass unnoticed. In such a case, a fair outcome may fail to be fair when the error is detected. […]