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ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAYAIR 154· 2025

Question Q12GS2GS2

Independent judiciary, as envisaged by the constitution, provides the bedrock for a thriving polity; however, executive encroachment may erode its credibility and affect its efficacy. Evaluate.

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Main Body

Article 50 of Constitution envisages separation of power separating executive from judiciary.

Collegium appointment

[Independent Judiciary] ← Saikirs changed or Consolidated

N. Vest Judgment/Appointment at Court ← Start Impeachment Process

How Independent Judiciary Leads to Thriving polity:

1Checks arbitrary laws of government violating fundamental right & basic structure & [text continues]
52 words6 paragraphs

Diagram

Flowchart showing independent judiciary with collegium appointment and judicial safeguards (unclear/incomplete)

Answer continues on next page
  • Correctly references Article 50 and separation of powers doctrine
  • Mentions collegium system for judicial appointments
  • Attempts to structure answer with benefits of independent judiciary

Topper

ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY

AIR 1542025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions

Independence of judiciary and separation of powers

Executive encroachment on judicial independence

Writing Stats

52

Total words

6

Paragraphs

analytical

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