Question

The Constitution of India has ensured independence of judiciary by:
(i) protecting salaries and service conditions of judges.
(ii) prohibiting the judges from carrying on practice in courts of law after retirement.
(iii) providing Single judiciary.
(iv) ensuring security of tenure of judges.

• A. ii, iii, iv
• B. i, ii, iv
• C. i, ii, iii, iv
• D. i, iii

Answer 1

The correct option is C i, ii, iii, iv

The Indian Constitution has adopted single and Integrated judiciary but has also made several provisions to ensure the independence of the judiciary.

Fixed Service Conditions - The salaries, allowances, privileges, pension of the Judges are determined by Parliament and cannot be changed to their disadvantage except under the circumstances expressly provided in by the Constitution.

Security of Tenure - Judges are appointed by the President and they can be removed following the strict grounds. They don't hold office during the pleasure of the president.

Ban on Practice after retirement - The judges are prohibited to plead or act in any court within India after their retirement. This ensures that they don't have to favour anyone during their job for future benefit.