Judiciary

Judiciary is the branch of government made up of courts and judges that decides legal disputes and protects the Constitution.

• Its job is not to make laws like Parliament or to run government departments like the executive. Instead, it decides what laws mean and whether they are being followed fairly.
• Courts hear cases between individuals, organisations, and governments. For example, a court may decide whether a person has been treated unfairly by a government authority.
• The Supreme Court is usually the highest court in a country. In India, it can examine whether a law or government action goes against the Constitution and can strike it down if it violates fundamental rights.
• Judges need to be able to make decisions independently, without pressure from politicians or powerful people. This independence helps citizens trust that cases will be decided according to law and evidence.
• By reviewing the actions of the legislature and executive, the judiciary helps prevent any one part of government from gaining unchecked power. This is an important protection for democracy and citizens’ rights.