Context: Recent decision of the Supreme Court staying the implementation of the farm laws in response to protests by farmers, has been questioned for violating India’s functional and structural separation of powers.
Concerns with the decision:
Issues with undue judicial interventions:
Need for functional separation of power: Need for expert individuals and specialized systems due to the complex and varied nature of task performed by each branch of the government.
Conclusion: Despite its good intention to mediate during a crisis, the court must control these impulses to govern or legislate from the bench.