Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:

Which of the following statement implies "Independence of Judiciary"?

Options:

The decisions, orders and judgments developed by the judges in India becomes binding precedents for all subordinate courts in the hierarchy

Judiciary is autonomous, separate from the executive or legislative wings of the government

State must respect all the legal rights that are owed to a person and confirm to the norms of fairness, liberty, fundamental rights etc.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

Judiciary is autonomous, separate from the executive or legislative wings of the government

Explanation:

Article 50 of the Indian Constitution lays the rule of independence of judiciary. This is understood as judiciary's autonomous status, separate from the executive or legislative wings of the government.

Option 1 is a feature of Common Law System. Option 3 is related to function of Judiciary in enforcing rule of law. Option 2 is Correct.