Judiciary is the most important organ of the government. Lord Bryce says that if the lamp of justice goes off, we cannot imagine how much the darkness would be. The independence of judiciary is the essential condition for the success of democracy. Following are the steps for ensuring the independence of judiciary.
The appointment of judges should be free from political interference. It should be done on the basis of merit through a well laid down and transparent procedure
The salary and other perks of members of judiciary should not be subject to approval of political authority. It should not be liable to be reduced to their disadvantage.
The process for removal of judges should be difficult and it should not be in the hands of political executive. Usually, judges are removed by impeachment motion passed with special majority in the legislature.
The fixed and long tenure of judges also ensures their independence.
The judiciary should have full control over the judicial administration, which carries out its responsibility.
The judiciary should have the power to determine the rules of procedure to conduct its business.
Judiciary should be vested with the power to punish the guilty for the contempt of court. The orders of judiciary should be given full respect, throughout the country.
The judges should not be allowed to hold any official position after their retirement.
