Question

Hold a group discussion on the merits and demerits of an independent judicial system.

Answer 1

1. Merits of an independent judicial system:
   1. It enables the courts to give impartial judgments.
   2. This happens because the judiciary does not act under any political pressure.
   3. As the judges are appointed by the president and not by the government, there is no interference from the political parties in the decisions of the courts.
   4. The citizens can trust an independent judiciary to keep their rights intact.
2. Demerits of an independent judicial system:
   1. As the judiciary is independent, it is out of the scope of the government’s control. Sometimes, this can create a mess.
   2. The judiciary is not answerable to anyone if the process of dispensing justice is slow.

However, as we can see that the merits of an independent judicial system are more powerful as compared to its demerits, the makers of the Constitution have rightly adopted this feature.