Practice - Independence of the Judiciary
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Practice Questions
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Who appoints the judges in India?
💡 Hint: Think about who holds the highest office in the country.
What is the fixed retirement age for judges in India?
💡 Hint: Consider how long judges serve before they must retire.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Who appoints judges in India?
💡 Hint: Think about who can appoint high-level officials in the country.
Judges in India can be removed by the process of:
💡 Hint: Consider how hard it might be to remove someone from office.
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Challenge Problems
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Critically assess the effects of having the judiciary determine its own appointment procedures versus external bodies. What are potential advantages and disadvantages of both systems?
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples or case studies that highlight these impacts.
If the financial security of judges was compromised, how might this affect the core functions of the judiciary? Discuss with real-life examples.
💡 Hint: Think about specific instances in countries where judicial independence was weakened.
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