Indian Judiciary: A Catalyst of Good Governance

Abstract

When a government effectively perform its functions, then we called the governance a ‘good governance’. Good governance exists a state Government truly represents the people of the country and always tries to secure welfare of its people by ensuring or speed up economic growth and progress of the country. Apart from economic growth, progress and development, good governance has many more important attributes; they are transparency, participation of people in public policy making, openness etc. and these are unforgettable characteristics of good governance. The process of good governance can be experienced by the citizens of a country. It is not just an executive matter but it is the duty of all the three organs of the government (legislature, executive and judiciary) to perform its functions as envisaged by the law of the land. The role of private organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and peoples also important in this matter. Although Indian judiciary is not a part of governance, which is in the hands of elected executives, still its role is very important in promoting good governance. In every area, the judgments of Supreme Court and other Courts throughout their verdicts contribute in the governance. It may be on the issues of environment, human rights, justice, education, gender, police reform etc. In this paper, the author would discuss the concept of good governance and the role of judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court of India, in promoting good governance. For this study, historical and descriptive methods have been adopted.