Impartiality, independence, fairness and reasonableness in decision
making are the hallmarks of Judiciary. If `Impartiality' is the soul of
Judiciary, `Independence' is the life blood of Judiciary. Without
independence, impartiality cannot thrive. Independence is not the freedom
for Judges to do what they like. It is the independence of judicial thought. It
is the freedom from interference and pressures which provides the judicial
atmosphere where he can work with absolute commitment to the cause of
justice and constitutional values. It is also the discipline in life, habits and
outlook that enables a Judge to be impartial. Its existence depends however
not only on philosophical, ethical or moral aspects but also upon several
mundane things - security in tenure, freedom from ordinary monetary
worries, freedom from influences and pressures within (from others in the
Judiciary) and without (from the Executive).
Union Of India vs R. Gandhi on 11 May, 2010
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