Independence of judiciary protects it from what?

Correct answer: Political pressure

Correct answer: A, political pressure. Judicial independence means that judges should be able to decide cases according to the Constitution, law and evidence without improper influence from the political executive, parties, powerful individuals or other outside forces. This protection is important because a court may need to decide a case against a government or a powerful person. Independence does not mean that judges are above the Constitution or free to ignore law; it means they are protected from improper interference while performing their legal duty. Option A is correct because political pressure can threaten impartial decision-making. Option B is wrong because studying law is necessary for judges and is not a danger from which independence protects them. Option C is wrong because giving justice is the judiciary’s purpose, not a harmful pressure. Option D is wrong because the Constitution is the legal foundation and limit of the judiciary, not an enemy from which it must be protected. Memory cue: “Independent from pressure, accountable to the Constitution.”