If the government itself is a party in a case, why does judicial independence become even more necessary?

Correct answer: Because the court must treat the government and the citizen equally before the law

Direct answer: A is correct. When the government is a party, it may possess greater resources and public authority than an individual citizen. An independent court is therefore needed to hear both sides fairly, examine the law and evidence, and decide without fear or favour. Equality before law means that government authorities, officials, and ordinary citizens are subject to legal rules; it does not mean that every person has identical power or resources. The court may uphold the government's action if it is lawful, or grant relief to the citizen if the action violates rights or legal limits. Option A expresses this impartial role. B is wrong because government decisions can be challenged and are not automatically correct. C is wrong because citizens have rights and may present their case through lawful procedures. D is wrong because an independent judiciary is not simply a department controlled by the government. Memory cue: independence matters most when the powerful side is also a litigant.