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Constitution & PolityEXAMINEYear 202615 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder

What is meant by judicial legislation ? In this context, discuss the verdicts of the apex court allowing "passive euthanasia" and a "living will".

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Historical underpinnings, basic structure, fundamental rights, directive principles, federalism, inter-state relations, constitutional amendments.

Current Affairs Peg & Static Core

Contemporary Trigger: Supreme Court 2023 simplified guidelines for advance medical directives (Living Will)

Underlying Static Themes:judicial legislationpassive euthanasia guidelinesright to die with dignityarticle 142 complete justice

Connected Questions Across All Papers

Discovered through overlapping concepts: Judicial Legislation & Activism, Passive Euthanasia (Common Cause), Living Will & Advance Directives

Recurring Theme Trend: “judicial legislation”

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