(I) Without control over “either the sword or the purse,” the judiciary relies solely on the perception that it is a neutral, independent and impartial arbiter of disputes.It enjoys the faith of the people only because it can reinforce the faith of the people on an everyday basis in the way it conducts itself. (II) The dignity of the court rests not on the use of its powers of contempt or the trappings of office, but in the way in which judges and lawyers conduct themselves and uphold the institution when faced with external challenges.Judges are held to higher standards of conduct than civil servants and elected representatives precisely because of this feature of the judiciary, and when they fail to meet these standards, the institution suffers. (III)Contrary to what the Court’s order passed on 14 November may suggest, the Medical Council of India (MCI) bribery case raises grave doubts about the integrity of judges of the Supreme Court, in the context of cases that were heard and decided by the present CJI, Justice Dipak Misra.In one short week, the spectre of judicial corruption at the highest level was raised, judicial discipline was breached by judges, the CJI made a mockery of the principle that no one shall be a judge in their own cause and a disreputable order that tries to interfere with the course of an investigation was issued in the name of putting a quietus to the whole issue. (IV)A judiciary mired in corruption, intrigue, and nepotism can hope to do none of these with any level of efficacy.

(I) Without control over “either the sword or the purse,” the judi

1.	(I) Without control over “either the sword or the purse,” the judiciary relies solely on the perception that it is a neutral, independent and impartial arbiter of disputes.It enjoys the faith of the people only because it can reinforce the faith of the people on an everyday basis in the way it conducts itself. (II) The dignity of the court rests not on the use of its powers of contempt or the trappings of office, but in the way in which judges and lawyers conduct themselves and uphold the institution when faced with external challenges.Judges are held to higher standards of conduct than civil servants and elected representatives precisely because of this feature of the judiciary, and when they fail to meet these standards, the institution suffers. (III)Contrary to what the Court’s order passed on 14 November may suggest, the Medical Council of India (MCI) bribery case raises grave doubts about the integrity of judges of the Supreme Court, in the context of cases that were heard and decided by the present CJI, Justice Dipak Misra.In one short week, the spectre of judicial corruption at the highest level was raised, judicial discipline was breached by judges, the CJI made a mockery of the principle that no one shall be a judge in their own cause and a disreputable order that tries to interfere with the course of an investigation was issued in the name of putting a quietus to the whole issue. (IV)A judiciary mired in corruption, intrigue, and nepotism can hope to do none of these with any level of efficacy.
A.	Only I and II
B.	Only II and III
C.	Only III and IV
D.	Only I, III and IV
E.	All except I
Answer» D. Only I, III and IV

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