It separates the three arms of government and provides, albeit, in some cases to a limited degree, for a separation of powers. If there is any arm of government the Constitution gives the widest independence, it would be the judiciary. The legislature and executive have often found themselves entangled in turf wars. However the judiciary to a large extent has been saved the endless tussles.
This has been largely a positive thing. The judges have been able to deliver without any publicly known influence from other arms of government. The appointment of judges remain the contentious issue with some arguing for a much more open process, given the public access to the processes involved in appointing some of the most powerful people in the country. The process of appointing judges is shrouded in secrecy for reasons that are not difficult to guess. This remains a blight on our judicial system. But the problems with our judiciary do not end there.
