Question
Does independence of the judiciary mean that the judiciary is not accountable to any one? Write your answer in not more than 100 words.
Solution
The independence of judiciary does not mean that the judiciary is not accountable to any one. But the independence of judiciary means that no other organs of the government would restrain the functioning of the judiciary and the judges would perform their functions without any fear or favour. The independence of judiciary does not imply arbitrariness. Judiciary also is a part of the democratic political structure. It is, therefore accountable to the Constitution, to the democratic traditions and to the people of the country.
