In recent times, we have come across many instances where judiciary has entertained cases and given ruling , which may not involve any legal issues or any constitutional interpretations and issues which may be purely a matter of administration.
For example, judiciary has given verdict even on such matters like restricting the use of crackers on deepavali festival or using loud speakers beyond certain hours, which are purely matters in the domain of administration. At least some people including some legal professionals some times wonder whether judiciary is exceeding its limits on occasions.
There are also many instances where the judgements of judiciary at various levels do not have consistency , making thinking people wonder as to whether judiciary is providing judgements on the basis of perspectives and prejudices of individual judges , without approaching the issues on the basis of law and fair practice. For example, the judgement of the judiciary regarding homosexuality have confused people as to what would be the limits of powers of judiciary and which are the matters which it should entertain.
Obviously, judiciary is having its way , since , by and large, people have lost faith in the credibility of politicians and bureaucrats and many people think that politicians and bureaucrats would readily compromise with values and principles in discharging their duties. Under the circumstances, people look upon the judiciary to save them from the misdeeds of politicians and bureaucrats , which appear to have made judges think that they have unlimited powers and they are the ultimate authority.
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