The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
The judicial systems of India and the UK, while rooted in common law, exhibit both convergence and divergence.
Convergence: Both increasingly embrace judicial activism, particularly in public interest litigation (PIL) in India and "public law litigation" in the UK, pushing for human rights and good governance. Both are moving towards greater transparency, with increased online access to judgments and court proceedings. There's a shared emphasis on judicial training and professional development. Furthermore, both face challenges of case backlogs and are exploring alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
Divergence: India’s Supreme Court has unique powers like advisory jurisdiction and extensive writ jurisdiction (Article 32 & 226). The UK judiciary operates without a codified constitution, relying more on parliamentary supremacy and common law precedent, whereas India has a comprehensive written constitution. India's higher judiciary has a significant role in judicial appointments (Collegium system), unlike the UK's more executive-led appointments. India grapples more with judicial corruption and capacity issues due to its vast population.
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