11th NCERT Political Science Part 2 Chapter 6
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– Independence of Judiciary: Understanding the meaning of independence of judiciary, ensuring non-interference from other branches of government, and accountability to the Constitution and democratic traditions.
– Role of Indian Judiciary: Examining the role in protecting rights, interpreting the Constitution, and maintaining a delicate balance of power with the Parliament.
– Judiciary and Parliament: Exploring conflicts and interactions between the judiciary and the Parliament regarding issues like appointment of judges, salaries, Parliament's power to amend the Constitution, and interference in judiciary's functioning.
What are the different ways in which the independence of the judiciary is ensured? Choose the odd ones out.
Parliament has no say in the appointment of judges.
Does independence of the judiciary mean that the judiciary is not accountable to anyone? Write your answer in not more than 100 words.
Independence of the judiciary does not imply arbitrariness or absence of accountability. Judiciary is a part of the democratic political structure of the country. It is therefore accountable to the Constitution, to the democratic traditions, and to the people of the country.
What are the different provisions in the constitution in order to maintain the independence of the judiciary?
The Constitution ensures the independence of the judiciary through measures such as non-involvement of the legislature in the appointment of judges, fixed tenure for judges, financial independence from the executive or legislature, immunity of actions and decisions from personal criticisms, and limited involvement of Parliament in discussing the conduct of judges except during removal proceedings.
What is the case about where the Supreme Court ordered REL to pay Rs 300 crore to Dahanu farmers? Who has been the beneficiary in the case? Who is the petitioner in the case? Visualise the different arguments put forward by the company and the farmers.
The case involved pollution caused by Reliance Energy's thermal power plant affecting chikoo growers in the Dahanu area. The farmers were the beneficiaries while the company REL was the respondent. The farmers argued against the pollution effects on their crops while the company may have argued in defense of their operations.
How can the independence of judiciary be provided and protected according to the Indian Constitution?
The independence of judiciary is ensured by the Indian Constitution through several measures including non-involvement of the legislature in judge appointments, fixed tenure for judges, financial independence from the executive or legislature, immunity of actions from personal criticisms, power to penalise contempt of court, limited Parliamentary discussion on judges' conduct, and a difficult removal procedure for judges.
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