New Delhi: The principles of democracy are simple — Of the people, for the people, by the people. In order to run though, it stands on pillars namely the legislature, the executive, the judiciary and the Media. Each pillar has a distinct role in order to keep checks and balances.
While "checks and balances" for the legislature and executive may come in figurative terms often, the judiciary is directly (literally) involved. For a strong democracy to function, it is ideal that the judiciary keeps itself autonomous and free from external influence.
The constitutional strength provided to the Indian judiciary creates absolute independence for functioning and to treat all parties equally and equitably. Both arbitration and judicial adjudication should have the same goal which is the pursuit of justice.
However, in recent years judiciary's stance is often questioned for it being more relaxing towards the other pillars of democracy and not being as corrective or reprimanding as much it can.
To declutter the revolving questions around judicial autonomy in India, senior advocate and noted human rights lawyer Indira Jaising will be in a conversation with Pinky Anand, former Additional Solicitor General of India, on the stage of Wildstone presents ABP Ideas of India.
The session 'Independence and Institutions: The Strongest Link in the Democratic Chain' during the ABP Ideas of India Summit featuring the two top lawyers of the country will be chaired by actress Gul Panag.
ABP Network is hosting its first edition of the Ideas of India Summit, which will take place on March 25-26. The best minds from various fields will talk about India's 75-year journey and the future it holds.