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The other branches of government cannot interfere in the work of judiciary guarantees the independence of judiciary in India.
- The independence of judiciary means that:
- the other organs of the government like the executive and legislature must not restrain the functioning of the judiciary in such a way that it is unable to do justice.
- the other organs of the government should not interfere with the decision of the judiciary.
- judges must be able to perform their functions without fear or favour.
- The Indian Constitution has ensured the independence of the judiciary through a number of measures;
- The legislature is not involved in the process of appointment of judges. Thus, it was believed that party politics would not play a role in the process of appointments.
- The judges have a fixed tenure. They hold office till reaching the age of retirement.
- The judiciary is not financially dependent on either the executive or legislature.
- Parliament cannot discuss the conduct of the judges.
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The judges can be only removed from the office on grounds mentioned in the Constitution.
Thus, we can conclude that the following statement guarantees the independence of judiciary in India:
A. The other branches of government cannot interfere in the work of judiciary.
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