If a court punishes on the pressure of crowd instead of evidence, what weakens?

Correct answer: Rule of law, evidence-based justice, and due process

A court must decide a case according to law and the evidence presented before it, not according to crowd demands or pressure. Punishment influenced by a crowd weakens the rule of law, evidence-based justice, and due process. The legislature’s power to make laws is a separate issue; it does not determine whether a court’s decision in a case is fair. Exam tip: For questions about the judiciary, look for clues such as law, evidence, and fair procedure.