SHORT ANSWER:
The safeguards to maintain judicial independence include the provisions of the Constitution of India and various judicial precedents.
DETAILS:
- The Constitution provides for the separation of powers among the legislature, executive, and judiciary.
- The appointment and transfer of judges are governed by Article 124 and Article 217 of the Constitution.
- The Supreme Court's ruling in the NJAC case reaffirmed the primacy of the judiciary in judicial appointments.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- N/A
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Supreme Court Judgments
Related Questions: