What are the different ways in which the independence of the judiciary is ensured? Choose the odd ones out. i. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is consulted in the appointment of other judges of Supreme Court. ii. Judges are generally not removed before the age of retirement. iii. Judge of a High Court cannot be transferred to another High Court. iv. Parliament has no say in the appointment of judges.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The correct options are (i) and (iii)

Statement (i): The Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court are appointed by the President after ‘consulting’ the CJI. This provision though hinders the independency of Judiciary, but the provision was made in order to avoid confliction with the executive.

Statement (ii): Removal of the judges is tedious task i.e. on the grounds of proven misbehaviour and after the motion is passed by special majority. Generally, the judges are removed after they attain 65 years of age.

Statement (iii): Judges can be transferred from high court to another.

Statement (iv): Parliament does not interfere in the appointment of the judges.