Question

"The President of enormous power in a judiciary." Explain with the help of suitable example.

Answer 1

The President of enormous power in a judiciary as:

• The president appoints the Chief Justice of the Union Judiciary and other judges on the advice of the Chief Justice.
• The President dismisses the judges if and only if the two Houses of the Parliament pass resolutions to that effect by two-thirds majority of the members present.
• He/she has the right to grant pardon.
• He/She can suspend, remit or commute the death sentence of any person..
• He/she enjoys the judicial immunity: No criminal proceedings can be initiated against him/her during his term in office.
• He/She is not answerable for the exercise of his/her duties.