--- title: "What is the primary function of the judicial branch in a democratic system?" description: "What is the primary function of the judicial branch in a democratic system?" author: "Ravi Misra" published: 2023-09-04 updated: 2023-09-07 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100487/what-is-the-primary-function-of-the-judicial-branch-in-a-democratic-system category: "indian polity and constitution" tags: ["indian government"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # What is the primary function of the judicial branch in a democratic system? ## Answers ### Answer by Saumya Mishra The judicial branch in a popular system is responsible for administering [justice](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2768/nhrc-chief-proposes-strict-legislation-to-address-illegal-online-activity) by interpreting the [law](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44257/the-impact-of-social-media-on-lawsuits) and applying it to individual cases. It has the [power](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43750/5-easy-ways-to-make-improvements-to-your-home-this-year) to strike down unconstitutional laws and cover [individual rights](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/42033/what-was-added-to-the-us-constitution-to-protect-citizen-s-individual-rights), similar to [free speech](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1951/the-detail-of-channels-violating-the-copyright-law-were-disclosed-by-telegram), due process, and equal [protection](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/301143/how-to-wear-knee-braces-for-the-best-protection) under the law. The judicial branch resolves [legal](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43952/legal-issues-for-stress-at-work) controversies between individualities, businesses, and the [government](https://www.mindstick.com/news/1911/upi-transaction-would-cost-zero-service-charges-clarifies-government), including civil and felonious cases. It interprets the law and applies it to the data of each case, making judges decide what the law means and how it should be applied. However, the bar can declare it invalid, If a law violates the Constitution. The judicial branch plays an essential part in ensuring that the law is applied fairly and impartially to everyone, guarding individual rights, and precluding the government from violating the Constitution. It's also part of the [checks and balances](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/42007/what-does-checks-and-balances-mean-how-does-it-work) system, which allows each [branch of government](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/40470/which-branch-of-government-create-and-pass-legislation) to check the powers of the other branches, precluding any one branch from getting too important. The judicial branch is a pivotal part of the checks and balances system, as it can strike down unconstitutional laws and interpret laws in ways that limit the power of other branches. In substance, the judicial branch is a vital part of a popular system, ensuring fair and unprejudiced operation of the law and guarding individual rights. --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100487/what-is-the-primary-function-of-the-judicial-branch-in-a-democratic-system Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.