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Chapter 5, JUDICIARY
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Questions
Question 1: Do you think that any ordinary citizen stands a chance
against a politician in this kind of judicial system? Why not?
Answer: Yes, an ordinary citizen stands a chance
against a politician in this kind of judicial system.
Question 2: List two reasons why you believe an independent judiciary is
essential to democracy?
Answer: An independent judiciary is essential to
democracy because:
a)
It allows the courts to
work independently, without being under the influence of the rich and powerful
people or other branches of the State like - the Legislature and the Executive.
b)
The court can play a
crucial role in protecting the Fundamental Rights of the citizens as well as
enforce the rule of law.
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Question 3: What is an Independent Judiciary?
Answer:
- We often hear of rich and powerful people in India trying to influence the judicial process.
- Our Constitution provides us Fundamental Rights and Right to justice. According to Indian Constitution all persons are equal before Law irrespective of his or her social, economic, educational background, religion or caste etc.
- The Indian Constitution protects against this kind of situation by providing for the Independence of the judiciary.
- One aspect of judiciary's independence is the 'separation of powers'.
- Separation of powers means that other branches of the State such as the Legislature and the executive cannot interfere in the work of the judiciary.
- Courts are not under the government and do not act on their behalf, they are independent.
Question 4:
a) What is the meaning of 'Judiciary' or
'Judicial System'?
b) What is the role of the judiciary?
Answer:
a) Judiciary or
Judicial System
In India we have the rule of law which means
that the law applies equally to all persons. Also a certain set of fixed
procedures need to be followed when a law is violated. 'Judiciary' or 'Judicial
System' is an organ of the State consisting of courts that enforce this rule of
law and also protect the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.
b) The Role of the Judiciary
Courts take decisions on a large number of
issues. Broadly the work of judiciary can be divided into the following -
1.
Dispute
Resolution -
Judiciary provides a
mechanism for resolving disputes between citizens, between citizens and the
government, between two state governments and between the center and the state
governments.
2.
Judicial
Review -
As the final
interpreter of the Constitution, it can review or even strike down any
particular law passed by the Parliament if it believes that there is a
violation of the basic structure of the Constitution.
3.
Upholding
the Law and Enforcing the Fundamental Rights -
Every citizen of
India can approach the Supreme Court or the High Court if they feel that their
Fundamental Rights have been violated. Judiciary plays a crucial role in
enforcing the rule of law, protect the Fundamental Rights and thus, functioning
of India's democracy.
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