Supreme Court Affirms Constitution's Supremacy Over Parliamentary Claims

The independence of the judiciary and the constitutional supremacy of courts have been strongly defended amid increasing political tensions. The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that the Constitution is supreme over Parliament, emphasizing that judicial review is a constitutional function intended to maintain checks and balances among branches of government. In the U.S., Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson have publicly condemned attempts to impeach judges and attacks on the judiciary, highlighting the importance of judicial independence in upholding the rule of law. Concurrently, U.S. Senator Charles Grassley has criticized what he terms the unconstitutional overreach of federal judges issuing nationwide injunctions that block executive policies, calling for legislative action to curb this practice. Grassley argues that judges assuming policymaking roles is dangerous and undermines executive authority, particularly as the Supreme Court prepares to hear cases challenging such injunctions. These developments collectively underscore ongoing global debates over judicial power, constitutional limits, and the balance between branches of government.