The judiciary is a state body that interprets law and has
the power to settle legal disputes. The validity and reliability of judicial decisions
depends on the premise that the judiciary is an independent body in the sense
that its decisions are free of the influence of political actors and third
parties. This principle is the main reason why judicial decisions uphold their legitimacy
.Therefore, because of its impartiality the judicial system is said to provide a
check and balance on the actions of the government.
The notion of an independent judiciary provides
the basis for the division of power but in reality the judiciary seldom seems
to be autonomous .It can be seen that judicial decisions are increasingly
influenced by the motives of politicians as well as the government .Many times
it can be seen that judicial appointments are done by executives themselves. This
leads the judges to align with the policies of the respective governments and
make decisions that are biased in their favor. These judges interpret law in
the light of their bias. The power essentially becomes concentrated in the
hands of a coalition who has similar interests. So the judicial system really
impartial or does have an illusion of independence and is merely a tool of
social control?
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