The Indian judiciary operates as an integrated and hierarchical system with the Supreme Court at its apex, followed by the High Courts in the states. A cornerstone of its power is Judicial Review, the authority to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the central and state governments. If found to be in violation of the Constitution, they can be declared null and void. In recent decades, the judiciary's role has expanded through the phenomenon of Judicial Activism. This represents a proactive approach by the courts to protect and enforce the rights of citizens, particularly the disadvantaged, often by stepping into areas traditionally reserved for the executive or legislature. A key instrument of this activism has been the Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which allows any citizen to approach the court on behalf of those who cannot. This expansion of judicial power has, however, sparked a debate on judicial overreach and the need for Judicial Reform. The discourse on reform focuses on enhancing judicial accountability, ensuring transparency in appointments and functioning, and tackling the immense backlog of pending cases to make justice more accessible and efficient for the common citizen.