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Independence of judiciary ensures the rule of law and realization of human rights and also the prosperity and stability of a society. The Indian Constitution makes provisions to ensure independence of the judiciary, the basic patterns of the courts, their composition, powers, jurisdiction etc. the Constitution makes detailed provisions which cannot be touched by ordinary legislative process and the Constitution of India provides for the independence not only of the Supreme Court, but also the High Courts and the subordinate courts. Independence of judiciary being a basic feature of the Constitution, any attempt to curtail it directly or indirectly even by an amendment of the Constitution would be invalid. Appointment of judges to the higher judiciary assumes utmost importance in the context of independence of the judiciary. The selection of proper judges is of fundamental importance to the progress of the nation, and the selection of judges has necessarily to be made with the utmost care.