Importance of an Independent Judiciary :One of the basic features of the Federal Constitution is the division of powers between the Central and State Govts. on the one hand and the State has three distinct but co-ordinate units on the other hand. The legislature, which makes the Executive, which executes the law and the judiciary which interprets the law. This division of power is made by a written constitution which is the supreme law of the land. Since the language of the Constitution is not free from ambiguities and its meaning is likely to intepreted differently by different authorities at different times. It is therefore, very natural that in any federation disputes might arise betwee Central and States Govt. regarding their respective powers. Thus, in orde tc maintain the supermacy of the Constitution, there must be an independent and impartial judiciary to decide dispute between the Centre and States or the states interse. This function can only be entrusted to an impartial judiciary who can work without fear and favour. The Supreme Court under our Constitution is the final interpreter and the guardian of the Constitution. That is why, the independence of judiciary is essential in a democractic set-up. Only an impartial and independent judiciary can protect the rights of the individual and provide equal justice without fear or favour. It is therefore, very necessary that the Supreme Court should be allowed to perform its functions in an atmosphere of independence and be free fromall kinds of political pressures.