Justice Surya Kant Highlights Judiciary’s Role
Justice Surya Kant, speaking at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of judicial review in India's constitutional democracy.
judicial review is the “heartbeat” of India’s constitutional democracy and a structural commitment to accountability and fairness
He delivered a lecture on “The Living Constitution: How the Indian Judiciary Shapes and Safeguards Constitutionalism”, highlighting the judiciary's role as a "conscience-keeper" of Indian democracy.
Justice Surya Kant stressed that while separation of powers forms the architecture of India’s democracy, judicial review constitutes its very heartbeat.
Author's summary: Justice Surya Kant emphasizes judiciary's key role.