Judicial Metamorphosis: The Evolution And Rise Of New Jurisdictions In India’s Legal System

Vansh Saha, B.A. LL.B., Kumaon University, Nainital, India

ABSTRACT

This research paper explores the evolution of Indian Judiciary in the context of emerging jurisdictions. The Indian judiciary has further extended it's limit to address diverse contemporary issues and concepts of dynamic socio- economic arena. The prime focus encompasses the bold use of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to uphold environmental and human rights, the recognition of Right to privacy, implementation of corporate and economic laws. Moreover, the judiciary has upheld social justice through inhibition of caste based discrimination and promoting gender rights, it has even taken significant strides in technology law, cyber crime and intellectual property. The courts have further delved into many sectors such as healthcare, education and their judgments have further enforced fundamental rights and sustainability. Furthermore, the judiciary’s active place in anti-corruption approach, electoral and political reforms, the undertaking of rising social fissures such as mental well-being, communal harmony, child abuse, emphasizes its workability and responsiveness to the needs of a modern nation. This judicial activism not only molds the legal jurisprudence, rather it has far reaching social ramifications by the advancement of equality, justice, and social coherence. This academic paper aims to evaluate the emergent jurisdiction, and their socio-legal implications, with in depth understanding of transformative power of judiciary.

Keywords: Judiciary, Judicial activism, Fundamental Rights.