Which of the following provisions helps to ensure the independence of the judiciary in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → All of the above
The Constitution keeps the judiciary free from the control of the legislature and the executive in several ways, and all three provisions are among them:
Article 121: no discussion in Parliament on the conduct of a judge in the discharge of duties, except on a motion for removal (Option 1); Article 211 bars such discussion in a State Legislature.
Article 146: the Supreme Court has its own officers and servants, appointed by the Chief Justice of India, whose service conditions are laid down by rules made by the Chief Justice, with the President’s approval needed only for salaries, allowances, leave and pensions; its expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India (Options 2 and 3).