Topic: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
Q4. To be truly great, the judiciary exercising democratic power must enjoy independence of a high order. Discuss. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The question is made from today’s “the archives” section of the Hindu and covers the static portion of the GS-2 syllabus.
Key Demand of the Question:
Discuss why judicial independence of a high order is crucial for the judiciary to be truly great while exercising democratic power.
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the concept of judicial independence and its significance in a democracy.
Body:
First part: Importance of Judicial Independence:
Checks and Balances, Protection of Rights, Upholding Rule of Law
Second part: Challenges to Judicial Independence:
Political Pressure, Judicial appointments, internal challenges
Third part: Suggest measures to tackle threats to Judicial independence
Conclusion:
Emphasize that the greatness of the judiciary lies in its ability to maintain its independence, free from external and internal pressures, ensuring a healthy democracy.
