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Recent Supreme Court judgments show a trend of judicial restraint in policy matters (e.g., declining to legalize same-sex marriage in Supriyo case) while actively protecting fundamental rights through expansive interpretation.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Recent judicial approach balance: (a) Restraint in policy: Supriyo (2023) - declined to legalize same-sex marriage, left to Parliament; Demonetization case (2023) - upheld executive economic policy, (b) Activism in rights: Puttaswamy (privacy), Navtej Singh Johar (LGBTQ+ rights), ADR (electoral bonds) - expansive interpretation of Fundamental Rights, (c) Rationale: Courts recognize limits of judicial expertise in complex policy design but assert role in protecting constitutional values against legislative/executive excess. Illustrates nuanced judicial philosophy: restraint in policy domain, activism in rights protection; balance essential for constitutional democracy.

Topic Judicial Activism vs Restraint - Current Debate
Exam Relevance Judicial philosophy evolution question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams
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