Why does judicial independence not mean completely unlimited power?

Correct answer: Because courts remain bound by the Constitution, law and judicial procedure

Direct answer: A is correct. Judicial independence means that judges should be able to decide cases without improper pressure from the executive, legislature, powerful individuals or other interests. It does not give courts permission to act according to personal wishes. Courts must apply the Constitution, valid laws, evidence, principles of natural justice and prescribed procedures. Their decisions must be reasoned and legally reviewable through the judicial system. A is correct because independence protects impartial decision-making while law sets its limits. B is wrong because courts and the Election Commission are different constitutional institutions. C is wrong because courts are public constitutional institutions, not private bodies above Parliament. D is wrong because arbitrary decisions are the opposite of judicial responsibility. Memory cue: independent from pressure, accountable to law.