Last week, the supreme court of India issued a controversial decision upholding the country's ban on sodomy, and the debate surrounding this decision has been downright disturbing in that it shows a fundamental misunderstanding in the role of courts. Many of the arguments that have been written have focused on public policy instead of legality.
The purpose of courts is not to make law!
The purpose of courts is not to make law!
The purpose of courts is not to make law!
Last week, the supreme court of India issued a controversial decision upholding the country's ban on sodomy, and the debate surrounding this decision has been downright disturbing in that it shows a fundamental misunderstanding in the role of courts. Many of the arguments that have been written have focused on public policy instead of legality.