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Meaning of JudiciaryNeed for JudiciaryModes of RecruitmentConditions of Independence
Card 1Meaning of Judiciary

What is the judiciary?

Answer

The judiciary is the body of public officials who interpret and enforce the law of the state and resolve disputes between subject and subject or between state and subject.

Card 2Need for Judiciary

Why is an independent judiciary necessary?

Answer

An independent judiciary is necessary to protect the rule of law, prevent tyranny, and ensure fair justice. A government is judged by the efficiency of its judicial system.

Card 3Need for Judiciary

What does the phrase 'where law ends, tyranny begins' mean?

Answer

It means that if law is not followed and enforced, arbitrary power begins. A strong judiciary helps prevent this by upholding law and justice.

Card 4Meaning of Judiciary

Who defined the judiciary as a body of officials resolving complaints between subject and subject or state and subject?

Answer

Laski gave this definition of the judiciary.

Card 5Modes of Recruitment

What is the best method of judge recruitment?

Answer

The best method is selection through written and verbal examinations, though some place should also be given to persons with a distinguished juristic career.

Card 6Modes of Recruitment

How are judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts appointed in India?

Answer

They are appointed by the President. Lower court judges are selected by the State Public Service Commissions on the basis of written tests followed by interviews.

Card 7Conditions of Independence

Why should judges not be elected?

Answer

Election can make judges dependent on political pressures. Independence becomes weaker when judges have to satisfy political groups or voters.

Card 8Conditions of Independence

What kind of tenure helps judicial independence?

Answer

A fairly long and secure tenure helps judges act freely and fairly. A tenure of about 20 to 30 years is considered suitable.

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