Selective court decisions

Definition

Selective court decisions refer to judicial rulings made with bias or favoritism towards certain individuals or groups, often for political purposes.

Related terms

Judicial independence: The principle that courts should be free from undue influence and have the authority to make impartial decisions based on law.

Rule of law: The principle that all individuals, including government officials, are subject to and accountable to the law.

Judicial activism: The tendency of courts to actively interpret and apply laws in a way that may go beyond the original intent or text.