What do you understand by Judicial activism and overreach? After discussing the associated concerns.

The concept of Judicial Activism was introduced in India in 1970s by Justices B.O Chundappa Reddy, D A Desai, V.R Krishna Iyer, P N Bhagwati.

Judicial Activism - 91 is referred to the power of Supreme Court to strike down PILs for something that affects the interest of larger masses and to be taken suo moto cognizance of certain conditions of body and state government's for their regard.

Judicial Overreach - This is when judges overstep it in the territory of legislature and executive.

Concerns regarding Judicial Activism and Judicial Overreach:

D) It can disturb the delicate principles of separation of Powers and checks and

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balances of separation of Powers and checks and balances as enshrined in the Constitution. It enables the delicate principles of separation of Powers and checks and [continues to address concerns regarding judicial activism and overreach in relation to the separation of powers doctrine]

— Sudipa Dutta · AIR 41