Can someone answer this PYQ?

“Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy”

• Judicial independence ensures courts decide cases without executive or political pressure.
  
  

• Democracy requires rule of law, where power is limited by the Constitution.
  
  

• Independent judiciary protects Fundamental Rights from arbitrary state action.
  
  

• Judicial review (Arts. 32, 226) ensures laws and executive actions conform to the Constitution.
  
  

• Checks and balances prevent concentration of power.
  
  

• Builds public trust by delivering impartial justice.
  
  

Few Indian constitutional safeguards

• Security of tenure of judges (Arts. 124, 217)
  
  

• Fixed service conditions and salaries charged on Consolidated Fund
  
  

• Separation of judiciary from executive (Art. 50)
  
  

• Contempt of court powers to protect authority of courts
  
  

• Removal only through impeachment (Arts. 124(4), 217)
  
  

Conclusion

• An independent judiciary ensures that those in power follow the Constitution.Without constitutional protection to courts, citizens’ rights become unsafe.Therefore, judicial independence is essential to keep democracy fair, limited, and accountable.