How can the President Help Control the Judiciary?
1. What is the Role of the President in the Judiciary?
The Indian Constitution states that the President may name judges, pardon offenders, lessen or suspend sentences, and more. One who has been found guilty by a Court Martial may also be pardoned.
2. Does President have Judicial Power?
The President of India has a wide range of judicial and regulatory powers. Despite belonging to the legislative branch, the Indian Constitution grants the President the authority to exercise administrative and judicial powers. The President of India appoints the Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court and High Court.
3. Can the Judiciary Act against the President?
When it comes to using their official authority and performing their duties, the President and the Governor are not subject to court oversight. Neither the President nor the Governor may be the subject of criminal charges while they are in office.
4. Can Judges be Removed by President?
The Supreme Court judgeās removal order can only be issued by the President following a speech by the legislature. The removal of a judge by impeachment does not end with the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
5. Can President Pardon State Crimes in India?
The President of India may pardon a condemned individual or lessen their sentence in accordance with Article 72 of the Indian Constitution, especially in situations when the death penalty is involved. Article 161 gives the governors of each state a comparable and parallel power.
Judicial Powers of The President
The President helps control the Judiciary in several ways. The President appoints the Chief Justice of India and other Justices based on the Chief Justiceās recommendation. The President may remove a judge with a two-thirds majority in either of the Houses of Parliament. In 1950, India came under Presidential control. According to Article 72, the president of India possesses judicial, legislative, and executive authority at different levels. There are many judicial powers that the President of India may use, such as appointing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, pardoning criminals, decreasing or postponing punishments, and more.
Table of Content
- What is the Judicial Powers of the President?
- Constitutional Provisions Related to the Presidentās Judiciary Power
- Pardoning Powers of the President
- Appointment and Removal of Judges by the President
- Protecting the Constitution and the Law by the President
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