Independence of Judiciary under Indian Constitution

Abstract

The judicial branch of our government is tasked with defending the Constitution. The judiciary is scrutinised when other government apparatuses fall short in their duties. The Indian people's confidence and trust are essential for the judiciary to function effectively. Favouritism, nepotism, corruption, and bribery have slowly infiltrated the legal system over time and established a permanent home there, shielded by the legal defences of contempt of court and impunity. The constitutional jurisprudence governing our judicial power was established by the framers of our constitution, but the accountability laws were not created with a sense of pragmatic principles in mind.

The researcher of this paper has emphasised the concept of judicial accountability and the ways in which Indian Constitutional judges have attempted to evade their responsibility while donning the mantle of judicial independence. Additionally, a number of cases involving a lack of accountability and transparency that has led to nepotism, favouritism, and other issues in the nation's judicial system have been discussed. The issues and worries surrounding judicial independence have also been covered in the paper, along with potential solutions for maintaining the independence, integrity, and dignity of the legal system.