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"There is no better test of the excellence of a government than the efficiency and independence of its judicial system" - Lord Bryce. Perhaps the above quote emphasis the fact that judiciary plays an important role to strengthen democracy. In the words of Abraham Lincoln it is "of the people, by the people, and for the people." Indian democracy is purely democratic because here a government is elected or removed by a fair election conducted by Election Commission. As a watchdog Indian judiciary is independent and free from any external influence. As a part of constitution it controls disputes and pass judgements. By realising the future of Indian democracy the makers of Indian constitution make the judiciary system as a strong safe guard to the citizens. However, judiciary is in fact the guardian and the conscience keeper of normative values and rights that are authoritatively allocated by the state. Therefore, the article argues how Indian judiciary performs as a watchdog of democracy. At the same time the article goes on to analyse the system of Indian judiciary which is not free from allegations. Finally, the article puts across solutions for the road ahead.

Introduction , Judicial Activism, Remarkable judgement of Supreme Court, Supreme Court fails to stand up in the court of public opinion, Conclusion