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When a judicial system is correctly calibrated, the law is applied by judges fearlessly, without favour or fear and with respect. That is why judicial security of tenure is so fundamental. It is also why judges must be properly paid without any interference from the Executive or Legislature.

(The Need for Independent Judiciary) UNODC

From the passage, deduce and mention any two ways in which the Constitution ensures the independence of the Judiciary.

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Two ways in which the Constitution ensures the independence of the Judiciary are:

  1. Security of Service — Judges cannot be removed by the President at his pleasure. They can be removed only by impeachment by Parliament on the grounds laid down in the Constitution.
  2. Security of Pay and Allowances — Their salaries and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and cannot be changed to their disadvantage during their term of office.

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