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Sign in to searchSuo Motu Powers and the Boundaries of Judicial Intervention
Suo motu cognisance refers to the power of the Supreme Court and High Courts to initiate legal proceedings on their own without a formal petition being filed. Derived from the Latin phrase meaning “on its own motion,” this power is rooted in the constitutional mandate to protect fundamental rights and ensure justice. In India, it is linked to
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Explore suo motu powers' role in protecting fundamental rights and the debate over judicial overreach in India's constitutional framework and court systems.
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