Separation ofpowers doctrine

Question 1

What is Judicial Activism?

Answer 1

• refers to the court’s decision, based on the judges personal wisdom that do not go rigidly within the text of the statutory passed by the legislature and the use of judicial power broadly to provide remedies to the wide range of social wrongs for ensuring proper justice.

Question 2

What is the Doctrine of separation of Power? Which are the articles involved?

Answer 2

Article 121 and 211 forbid the legislature from discussing the conduct of any judge in the discharge of his duties.

Articles 122 and 212 prevent the courts from sitting in judgment over the internal proceedings of the legislature.

Article 105(2) and 194(2) protect the legislators from the interference of the Courts with regards to his/her freedom of speech and freedom to vote.