Today, power, in all its forms and through all its organs, and those who wield it, can no longer escape the watchful eyes of the people. The judiciary, judges, and courts—whether in civil or criminal matters—are among the key pillars of power. If we understand democracy to mean government of the people, by the people, and for the people, the question arises: what kind of judiciary should a “for-the-people and by-the-people” judiciary be? This paper, written using a descriptive-analytical approach, finds that people will perceive a judiciary they do not identify with as a symbol of oppression. They will view its rulings not as judicial judgments but as unjust orders. Such a judiciary will lack legitimacy and respect and may become a refuge for wrongdoers. Therefore, mechanisms must be designed to ensure that the judiciary operates in accordance with democratic principles. If judges are not directly elected by the people, at least the committees responsible for selecting judges should consist of individuals acceptable to the public and free from any perception of being handpicked by the government. Moreover, in certain crimes, citizens should serve on jury panels, giving them a sense of ownership over judicial power. Even if judges and courts, like other branches of government, are not directly accountable to the public for certain reasons, courts must issue rulings with the public as their audience, deliver decisions that are worthy and impartial, and endeavor to address social issues to the fullest extent permitted by the legal system.