Which among the following provisions ensures independence of Indian Judicial system? A. The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges B. Fixed tenure of judges C. Parliament cannot discuss the conduct of judges D. The President administers the oath to the Chief Justice of Supreme Court. Choose the correct option:
- A.A, B and D
- B.A, C and D
- C.A, B, C and D
- D.A, B and C
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Explanation
The correct answer is D, A, B and C. These three provisions keep judges free from pressure by the other organs of government, while the oath given by the President is only a formality. NCERT's Class 8 civics book explains that the legislature and the executive cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary, and judges are not answerable to them. Judges of the Supreme Court serve until 65 and those of High Courts until 62, and they can be removed only through a special process of impeachment, so their tenure is secure. Article 121 bars Parliament from discussing the conduct of a judge, except when a motion for removal is being considered. Statement D is a fact, but a ceremony of oath does not make judges independent. Option A is wrong because it adds statement D and drops C. Option B is wrong because it drops statement B, the fixed tenure. Option C is wrong because it adds statement D, which is not a safeguard. Exam tip: independence means appointment without the legislature, secure tenure, salaries charged on the Consolidated Fund and no debate on a judge's conduct.
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