Justice Surya Kant Highlights Judiciary’s Role
Justice Surya Kant, speaking at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of judicial review in India's constitutional democracy.
Judicial review is the “heartbeat” of India’s constitutional democracy and a structural commitment to accountability and fairness.
He delivered a lecture on “The Living Constitution: How the Indian Judiciary Shapes and Safeguards Constitutionalism”, highlighting the judiciary's role as a 'conscience-keeper' of Indian democracy.
Justice Surya Kant stressed that while separation of powers forms the architecture of India’s democracy, judicial review constitutes its very heartbeat, safeguarding constitutionalism.
Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant emphasized the robust adherence of India’s judiciary to the doctrine of separation of powers.
Author's summary: Justice Surya Kant discusses judiciary's role in India's democracy.