Independent - Indian Laws - General

Independent The Cambridge dictionary defines the word independent to mean: - Not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word independent as: 1: not dependent: such as a (1): not subject to control by others; (2): not affiliated with a larger controlling unit b (1): not requiring or relying on something else : not contingent; (2): not looking to others for one s opinions or for guidance in conduct; (3): not bound by or committed to a political party c (1): not requiring or relying on others (as for care or livelihood); (2): being enough to free one from the necessity of working for a living d: showing a desire for freedom The Black s Law Dictionary defines: INDEPENDENT. Not dependent; not subject to control, restriction, modification, or limitation from a given outside source. Independence, which is the state of being independent would also be instructive in our understanding. INDEPENDENCE . The state or condition of being free from dependence, subjection, or control. A state of perfect irresponsibility. Political independence is the attribute of a nation or state which is entirely autonomous, and not subject to the government, control, or dictation of any exterior power. FULESHWAR GOPE VERSUS UNION OF INDIA (UOI) AND ORS. - 2024 (9) TMI 1681 - SUPREME COURT