New Delhi, April 18 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday questioned the unlimited independence of the judiciary and said that no power can give any direction to the President of India on any grounds.

Addressing the probationers of the 6th batch of Rajya Sabha at the Vice President's residence, Dhankhar said that such a situation cannot be created in the country where one can give instructions to the President.

The role of the judiciary is advisory. "Consultation is not consent; consultation is only consultation," said Dhankhar.

The Vice President's statement assumes significance in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling that the President has to decide on bills sent for consideration within a maximum of three months. Dhank...