Judicial Restraint

Judicial restraint is a legal philosophy that urges courts to limit the exercise of their power. In essence, it means that judges should avoid making decisions that could change laws or policies unless absolutely necessary. They often defer to the decisions of legislatures and executives, respecting the roles of those branches of government. This approach emphasizes that courts should interpret laws rather than create them, allowing elected officials to make policy choices. Judicial restraint aims to maintain stability and prevent the judiciary from overstepping its boundaries in democracy.