CJI Surya Kant Emphasizes Judiciary's Role in Safeguarding Constitutional Values

Why in news

CJI Surya Kant emphasized the judiciary's role in upholding constitutional values and the use of judicial activism to protect marginalized groups.

Background

CJI Surya Kant was sworn in as Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2025. He highlighted the use of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and suo motu actions as tools for judicial activism to protect the marginalized.

Facts for Prelims

• PostCJI Surya Kant: Chief Justice of India as of November 2025
• S&TPIL: Public Interest Litigation allows any public-spirited individual to file a case for the protection of public interest
• FactJudicial activism includes suo motu actions where the court takes up a matter on its own initiative

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of judicial activism in safeguarding the basic structure of the Constitution and protecting the rights of marginalized sections in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Judicial review vs. Executive overreach
• Role of PILs in social justice
• Docket management and pendency issues

Keywords: Judicial Activism · Basic Structure · Public Interest Litigation · Suo Motu · Constitutional Values

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