Practicing Success
Which of the following features has helped to ensure the independence of the judiciary in India? A) The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges. Choose the correct answer from the given options: |
A, B and C A, C and D B, C and E C, D and E |
A, C and D |
The correct answer is Option 2 - A, C and D The correct statements are: A) The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges. B) Parliament CANNOT discuss the conduct of the judges except when the proceeding to remove a judge is being carried out. E) The judiciary is NOT financially dependent on either the executive or legislature.
The Indian Constitution has ensured the independence of the judiciary through a number of measures: The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges. Thus, it was believed that party politics would not play a role in the process of appointments. In order to be appointed as a judge, a person must have experience as a lawyer and/or must be well versed in law. Political opinions of the person or his/ her political loyalty should not be the criteria for appointments to judiciary. |