Justice Kant: Indian judiciary shaped democracy’s moral spin by Dhananjay Mahapatra on June 8, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Justice Surya Kant emphasized the Indian judiciary’s role in strengthening democracy by interpreting the Constitution, citing the Kesavananda Bharti case and the basic structure doctrine. He acknowledged the judiciary’s proactive role in advancing rights while recognizing the tension between judicial intervention and the domains of elected branches. He underscored the importance of judicial independence for impartial decision-making.
