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Judicial Accountability vs. Judicial Independence

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A core dilemma: accountability fosters trust, but excessive external checks may compromise autonomy. Mechanisms include in-house procedures for misconduct, impeachment for serious offenses, and public scrutiny via media. Yet, judges maintain absolute freedom in adjudication to uphold rule of law, free from political or personal influence. Proposed solutions like the Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill or transparent collegium processes aim to reconcile the two. Critics see a lack of robust institutional oversight. Ultimately, sustaining public faith in the judiciary demands a balanced approach, ensuring judges are neither unrestrained nor subjected to undue governmental or public pressures.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने संसद में महिलाओं के आरक्षण का प्रस्ताव रखा?

What is the term of office for the President of India?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

What is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?