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judiciary

1. the branch of the central authority in a state concerned with the administration of justice

2. the system of courts in a country

3. the judges collectively; bench

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The pressure comes from both political and religious corners, and even from within the judiciary itself, he said.

Initiative launched to end interference in the judiciary

The national judiciary establishment has experienced huge development since the beginning of His Majesty's reform project to date.

Judiciary book 2013-2014 published

The judiciary has recently been faced with the serious and heavy accusation of being a parallel state or [even] a gang.

Judge says judiciary still under tutelage, implies gov't responsible

The same observations are applicable to the choice of the Public Prosecutor and the formation of the Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC).

The 2014 Egyptian Constitution: Without accountability, checks or balances: Part II

However, to keep a check on the organs of the state and for the protection of the fundaments rights of the citizens, the judiciary has been specifically invested with the power of judicial review.

Superior judiciary emerges as saviour, protector of constitutions: CJ

Delivering the valedictory lecture to mark the conclusion of the Calcutta High Court's sesquicentennial celebrations here yesterday, Mukherjee said the "independence of the judiciary is sacrosanct.

Mukherjee asks judiciary to observe self discipline

The union also criticises the restricted powers of the judiciary authority and keeping powers of the Minister of Justice which may risk to establish a dual function and the executive's control over the judiciary.

SMT calls on President Marzouki not to enact law regulating judiciary authority

The judiciary can strike down discriminatory laws and we have examples from the past which clearly indicate that the fundamental rights of people have to be secured in any case," Eitzaz said.

Lawyer tells president and premier not to interfere with judiciary

There is no doubt that the federal judiciary has in many instances overstepped its proper constitutional boundaries.

Who had the right to rule? Accusations about the abuses of constitutional authority in the Terri Schiavo case get cleared up

The salutary canons of restraint urged upon a non-elected judiciary by Chief Justice Patrick Kerwin are these:

Democracy and religion beyond judicial activism

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly reacted against Supreme Court President Hasan Gerceker who accused the government of besieging the judiciary.

TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (2)

Addressing President Talabani, he said: "the Iraqi judiciary does not suffer from financial and administrative problems, but we need your moral support to concrete the independence of the Judiciary," whilst the President expressed keenness to "achieve all what the Judiciary needs to strengthen its activity, independence and human rights.