"Some Present It Like Mahabharat...": Minister On Centre vs Judiciary

If the independence of the judiciary is diluted and its honour and authority are weakened, democracy cannot succeed, Kiren Rijiju said.

There can be a difference of opinion between the government and the judiciary but that does not mean the two are attacking each other and a "Mahabharat" is going on as is being projected by some, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Monday, asserting there is "no problem among us".

He asked if there is no debate or discussion in a democracy, "what kind of democracy is it".

Addressing a gathering at the Tis Hazari courts complex here to mark Republic Day, he also said as judges are not elected, they do not face public scrutiny but people watch them and make assessment about them from the way they deliver justice.

In India, if democracy has to thrive, then a robust and independent judiciary is a must, he said, adding that if the independence of the judiciary is diluted and its honour and authority are weakened, democracy cannot succeed.