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Why is info independence of Judiciary important? |
| Answer» The independence of judiciary means that other organs of government should not interfere in the functioning and decisions of the judiciary and judiciary can perform its duties without any favour or fear. It enjoys various provisions in constitution to ensure independence of judiciary as follows:\tParliament has no say in the appointment of judges to avoid politics.\tThe judges enjoy a fixed tenure as they hold their office till the age of their retirement and the constitution prescribes very difficult procedure for exceptional cases if required.\tThe action and decisions of the judges are immune from personal criticism.\tThe salaries and allowances of the judges are not subjected to the approval of the legislature as per the constitution.\tThe judiciary can penalise them who are found guilty of the contempt of court.\tThe constitution specifically bars the Parliament from discussing the conduct of the judges except the impeachment proceedings. | |