The problem of accountability of judges and judicial law-making in India revolves around the tension between maintaining judicial independence and ensuring judges are responsible for their decisions and conduct.
Key Issues in Judicial Accountability in India
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Lack of Effective Accountability Mechanisms: The Indian judiciary is largely insulated from external accountability. The only formal mechanism for removing judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is impeachment, which is highly impractical and rarely used due to its complex and political nature. Other mechanisms, such as in-house procedures for complaints against judges, lack statutory backing and have proven ineffective.
