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In a public discussion hosted by the All India Lawyers\u2019 Association for Justice (AILAJ) in Bengaluru, Advocate Prashant Bhushan addressed the growing crisis of judicial independence in India. He warned of the increasing compliance of judges with the executive, the lack of judicial accountability, and the ineffectiveness of impeachment procedures. He criticized the Collegium system\u2019s erosion, post-retirement political appointments, and the judiciary\u2019s failure to uphold citizens’ rights. He concluded by urging the people to build a mass movement to restore judicial integrity.<\/p>\n

Judicial Independence Under Threat: Advocate Prashant Bhushan Calls for People’s Movement<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Bengaluru | July 20, 2025<\/em> <\/b>\u2014 Speaking at a public discussion organised by the All India Lawyers’ Association for Justice (AILAJ) in Bengaluru, senior advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan<\/strong> raised serious concerns about the weakening independence of India\u2019s judiciary and called for a nationwide people\u2019s movement to reclaim judicial accountability.<\/p>\n

The event, held at Ashirwad Hall, was centered on the theme \u201cJudicial Accountability and Independence\u201d<\/strong>, where Bhushan delivered a detailed critique of the judiciary\u2019s present functioning, highlighting its increasing submission to the executive and lack of public accountability.<\/p>\n

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The Role of Judiciary as Defined by the Constitution<\/h3>\n

At the outset, Prashant Bhushan reiterated the foundational principle laid out by the Constitution \u2014 that the judiciary must be independent of both the executive and the legislature. This independence is essential because the judiciary is entrusted with protecting the fundamental rights<\/strong> of citizens and ensuring that both the legislature and the executive function within the limits of the Constitution.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf the government enjoys the power to select and appoint judges, they will choose judges aligned with their ideology. That\u2019s why the Constitution left the appointment to the judiciary itself,\u201d Bhushan said, referring to the Collegium System<\/em> \u2014 the current method of judicial appointments in higher courts.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n