Question 12 Marks
What are the different ways in which the independence of the judiciary is ensured? Choose the odd ones out.
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is consulted in the appointment of other judges of Supreme Court.
- Judges are generally not removed before the age of retirement.
- Judge of a High Court cannot be transferred to another High Court.
- Parliament has no say in the appointment of judges.
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View full question & answer→The independence of the judiciary is maintained in the following ways:
- Judges are generally not removed before the age of retirement. They are removed only in exceptional cases.
- Parliament has no say in the appointment of judges.
- Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is consulted in the appointment of other judges of Supreme Court.
- Judge of a High Court cannot be transferred to another High Court.