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Constitution Quote by Kapil Sibal

“The overreach of the judiciary can be attributed to, one, the inability of the executive to deliver; and two, the tendency to issue judicial pronouncements for national good. The second element is dangerous because that's the function of the government.” quote by Kapil Sibal
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“The overreach of the judiciary can be attributed to, one, the inability of the executive to deliver; and two, the tendency to issue judicial pronouncements for national good. The second element is dangerous because that's the function of the government.”

Kapil Sibal

About This Quote

Source Speech: Judicial Reform Forum, Kapil Sibal, 2018

Judicial overreach stems from weak executive performance and politicized rulings, threatening democratic balance.

In simple terms: Weak exec + politicized courts = overreach.

Key Takeaway

Strengthen executive accountability.

Themes

governance judicial independence politics

Mood

analytical serious

Type

political academic

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • legislative debates
  • public advocacy

Key Concepts

separation of powers institutional checks

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can executive capacity improve?
  • What safeguards prevent judicial politicization?
A Different Perspective

Reforms may face entrenched interests.

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