Question

Why is an independent and powerful judiciary considered essential in a democracy

Answer 1

Independence of judiciary is essential in a democracy so that it does not act under the control and direction of the legislature or the executive. ... Thus Indianjudiciary acts as a guardian of the Fundamental Rights which is essential for ademocracy.

Answer 2

Answer:

Independence of the judiciary is essential in a

democracy so that it does not act under the

control and direction of the legislature or the

executive. The judges do not act according to the

wishes of the government, i.e. the party in power.

Indian Judiciary is powerful in the sense that

it can declare only law invalid if it is against the

constitution. Thus Indian judiciary acts as a

guardian of the Fundamental Rights which is essential

for a democracy.