One must conclude after examining the functions of Indian Judiciary that it plays a critical role in its democracy. It protects the citizens of the country against any possible misuse of authority by the Legislature and Executive.
Moreover, a citizen can go to the Judiciary directly to seek justice in case his/her Fundamental Rights have been violated.
From this, I have learned the value and importance of Indian Judiciary in strengthening the country's democracy besides my personal well-being.

The Judiciary has played a crucial role in democratic India in the following ways:
(i) It serves as a check on the powers of the Executive and Legislature.
(ii) It protects the Fundamental Rights of citizens against other citizens and the state.

1. The appellate system of the Indian Judiciary is one through which an appeal is made in the higher court against the judgement of the lower court if the person is not satisfied with the verdict.
2. In the case 'State (Delhi Administration) Vs Laxma n Kumar and others', the three accused went to the High Court to appeal against the verdict of the Trial Court and later women's organisation appealed against the High Court decision in the Supreme Court through the Indian Federation of women lawyers.

Criminal Law:
(i) Deals with conduct or acts that the law defines as offences. For example, theft, harassing a woman to bring more dowry, murder, etc.
(ii) It usually begins with the lodging of a First Information Report (FIR) with the police who investigate the crime, after which a case is filed in the court.
(iii) If found guilty, the accused can be sent to jail and can also be fined.
Civil Law:
(i) Deals with any harm or injury to rights of individuals. For example, disputes relating to sale of land, purchase of goods, rent matters, divorce cases, etc.
(ii) A petition has to be filed before the relevant court by the affected party only. In a rent matter, either the landlord or tenant can file a case.
(iii) The court gives the specific relief asked for. For instance, in a case between a landlord and a tenant, the court can order the flat to be vacated and pending rent to be paid.

Decisions made by the Supreme Court are binding on all others courts within the territory of India. Orders passed by it are enforceable throughout the country. The Supreme Court itself is not bound by its decision and can, at any time, review it. Besides, if there is a case of contempt of Supreme Court, then the Supreme Court itself decides such a case.

The Supreme Court also acts as a Court of Record. Its decisions are printed and they act as precedent in other cases. The Supreme Court is empowered to punish a person even for contempt of court.

Judiciary is important as it settles disputes and performs several other interpretative functions. Independence of judiciary is necessary to protect the liberty of individuals. It is the foundation stone of democracy.

Judicial activism has influenced our political system in many ways. It has democratised the judicial system by giving not just individuals, but also groups access to the courts. Secondly, it has forced executive accountability. Thirdly, it has also made an attempt to make the electoral system much more free and fair.The Court asked candidates contesting elections to file affidavits indicating their assets and income along with educational qualifications, so that people could elect their representatives based on accurate knowledge.