Here are some potential judiciary-related questions that might be encountered in the UPSC Mains exam:
- Critically evaluate the role of the judiciary as a guardian of the Constitution in upholding fundamental rights and ensuring the rule of law in India.
- Discuss the significance of judicial activism in promoting social justice and protecting the rights of marginalized communities, with reference to landmark judgments of the Indian Supreme Court.
- Analyze the challenges facing the Indian judiciary in ensuring timely justice delivery, including issues related to judicial backlog, infrastructure constraints, and judicial reforms.
- Examine the concept of judicial independence and its importance in upholding the principles of democracy and the separation of powers, with reference to recent debates and developments in India.
- Assess the impact of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) as a tool for promoting access to justice and addressing issues of public concern in India, highlighting its strengths and limitations.
- Discuss the role of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration and mediation, in reducing the burden on the traditional court system and enhancing the efficiency of dispute resolution in India.
- Critically evaluate the functioning of specialized tribunals in India, focusing on their effectiveness in adjudicating disputes in specific areas such as taxation, environment, and administrative law.
- Analyze the challenges posed by judicial activism in the context of separation of powers and parliamentary supremacy, examining the need for a balance between judicial intervention and legislative authority.
- Discuss the role of technology in transforming the Indian judiciary, with a focus on initiatives such as e-courts, online case management systems, and virtual hearings, and their impact on access to justice.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of mechanisms for judicial accountability and ethical conduct in India, including the role of bodies such as the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) and judicial standards and accountability tribunals.
These questions cover a range of topics within the realm of judiciary and require candidates to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, judicial processes, and their implications for society and governance.
