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What are the different provisions in the constitution in order to maintain the independence of judiciary?

Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer

The independence of judiciary means that other organs of government should not
interfere in the functioning and decisions of the judiciary and judiciary can perform its
duties without any favour or f2ar. It enjoys various provisions in constitution to ensure
independence of judiciary as follows:
 Parliament has no say in the appointment of judges to avoid politics.
 The judges enjoy a fixed tenure as they hold their office till the age of their
retirement and the constitution prescribes very difficult procedure for exceptional
cases if required.
 The action and decisions of the judges are immune from personal criticism.
 The salaries and allowances of the judges are not subjected to the approval of the
legislature as per the constitution.
 The judiciary can penalise them who are found guilty of the contempt of courtThe constitution specifically bars the Parliament from discussing the conduct of the
judges except the impeachment proceedings.

Political Science · Class 10