What does ‘integration of judiciary’ mean?
Answer:
It means that the Supreme Court controls the judicial administration in the country. Its decisions are binding on all the other courts of the country. It can take up any dispute:
- between the citizens of the country;
- between citizens and the government;
- between two or more state governments; and
- between the union and state governments.
It is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases. It can hear appeals against the decisions of the high courts.