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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

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

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

भारत का राष्ट्रपति किस प्रक्रिया द्वारा चुना जाता है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

अधिकारों की गारंटी किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से दी गई है?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?