SHORT ANSWER:
Indian High Courts determine the limits of judicial activism through the principles of restraint and respect for the separation of powers.
DETAILS:
- High Courts assess the necessity of intervention based on the Constitution and existing laws.
- They aim to balance the need for justice with the roles of the legislature and executive.
- Judicial activism is exercised only when there is a clear violation of fundamental rights or public interest.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Excessive judicial activism may lead to judicial overreach, which can result in the courts being challenged on their authority.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 226 (Power of High Courts to issue certain writs)
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