National Law University Odisha
The author, in this piece, recognizes that, in addition to the SC and HCs, the district judiciary holds a constitutional stature and its autonomy, efficiency and effectiveness must be upheld through various reforms. Some of the areas of reform discussed are for financial independence, functional independence and the appointment process.
The author in this article recognizes that quasi-legislative and quasi-executive functions of the Judiciary affect the separation of powers doctrine and therefore, proposes that Indian courts retrench their PIL jurisdiction by channeling public attention to the most outrageous failings of the executive and leaving the process of law-making to the legislature, drawing from the theories of constitutional dialogue.
The author in this piece discusses the ongoing conflict over the method of judicial appointments in India. He critiques judicial primacy in judicial appointments in light of the dissent of Justice Chelameswar in the NJAC case. The author suggested a new model based on the United Kingdom's model for appointing judges in India.
Constitutional Law Society 