The Judiciary is a distinct and independent arm of Government entrusted with judicial
authority, and mandated to administer and deliver justice to the people of India.
It plays a fundamental role in the promotion of law and order, human rights, social
justice, morality and good governance.
The independence of the Judiciary is guaranteed by the constitution in a number
of its provisions regarding among others, the appointment, removal, salary and other
conditions of service of judicial officers. The core of the Judiciary's independence
is the absence of any interference for the Executive or the Legislature in judicial
decisions.
The mandate of the Judiciary is to establish and facilitate effective and efficient
machinery capable of functioning as an adjudicating authority in India and of quickly
administering and delivering justice and related services to the people of India.
The key function of the Judiciary is therefore, the adjudication of civil and criminal
cases. In addition, it interprets the constitution and gives effect to its provisions,
as well as providing the expertise in interpreting of the laws. Further, the Judiciary
performs other related duties in promotion of human rights, social justice and morality.