The Ayodhya verdict as well as some of the other interesting judgements in the recent past bring to mind the very interesting model in which vibrant democracies like India are governed and administered.
Think about it. The people elect the government, which passes laws. The judiciary is then responsible for ensuring justice for all, many times going against the very same government that made those laws. Sometimes, it clarifies, sometimes it extends those laws, sometimes it directs the government on how to govern! The police enforces the law, and again, there's a fine balance of power between the police, the judiciary and the government. Then you have the civil servants, those smart "babus" who execute the decisions and policies of the government. Bring in a free and independent media, and you add another level of control and regulation. And then we also have the President (and at state level, the Governors) who has the right to dismiss Parliament (while the Parliament can impeach him/her).
Pretty fascinating...!
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