Question

Which of these are among the provisions in the Indian Constitution for the freedom of Judiciary?

• A. The Supreme Court has the power to hold people to be in contempt of the court and punish them.
• B. The parliament can increase or decrease the power of the Supreme Court.
• C. Every judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the Prime Minister of India.
• D. The salary and perks of Supreme Court judges cannot be reduced during office.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The salary and perks of Supreme Court judges cannot be reduced during office.

The Constitution consists of a number of provisions to strengthen the Judiciary, as it was envisioned to be the protector of the Constitution and Fundamental Rights, by the makers of the Constitution. Some of these provisons include:

• Every judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India after consulting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
• The salary and perks of Supreme Court judges cannot be reduced during office.
• The parliament can increase the power of the Supreme Court, but cannot reduce it.
• The Supreme Court has the power to hold people to be in contempt of the court and punish them.