Description : The first woman judge to be appointed to Supreme Court was – (1) Rani Jethmalani (2) Anna George Malhotra (3) M. Fathima Beevi (4) Leila Seth
Last Answer : (3) M. Fathima Beevi Explanation: Justice M. Fathima Beevi was the first woman judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court of India and the first Muslim woman to be appointed to any higher judiciary. She is the first woman judge of a Supreme Court of a nation in India and Asia.
Description : Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court of a state in India? (1) Sunanda Bhandare (2) Fathima Beevi (3) Leila Seth (4) Anna Chandy
Last Answer : (3) Leila Seth Explanation: Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge of the Delhi High Court and the first woman to become the Chief Justice of a State High Court in India. She was appointed ... the Delhi High Court. In 1991, she was appointed as the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Last Answer : (3) Leila Seth Explanation: Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court in. 1978 and the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court. In 1991, she was appointed the Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh.
Description : Who was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court? (1) Sunanda Bhandare (2) Leila Seth (3) Fatima Beevi (4) Indira Jaising
Last Answer : (3) Fatima Beevi Explanation: Justice Fathima Beevi was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India whose tenure lasted from October 6 1989 to April 29, 1992. The second was Justice Sujala ... third was Justice Ruma Pal who became a Supreme Court judge in 2000 and continues to hold office.
Description : Who among the following is/are not appointed by the President of India? (A) Governors of the States (B) Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts (C) Vice-President (D) Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (C) Vice-President
Description : Who amongst the following can be the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? (a) A serving judge of Supreme Court (b) A serving judge of High Court (c) A retired Chief Justice of Supreme Court (d) A retired Chief Justice of High Court
Last Answer : (c) A retired Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Description : A Sitting Judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with - (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Justice of the ... of the concerned State (3) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) the President
Last Answer : (2) the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State Explanation: A sitting judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State.
Description : To be eligible to be appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, how long a person should have practiced in a High Court? (1) 10 Years (2) 15 Years (3) 12 Years (4) 5 Years
Last Answer : (1) 10 Years Explanation: Article 124 (3) of the constitution prescribes that for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court a person must be; a citizen of India, has been a judge of any High ... an advocate in a High Court for 10 years or is in the opinion of the President a distinguished jurist.
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? 1. A Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India. 2. He holds office during the pleasure of the President. 3. He ... A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1 and 4
Last Answer : (D) 1 and 4
Description : A book- story written by Rabindranath Tagore to create awareness about the status of women as to get outside traditional custom is called [A] ‘Devi’ [B] ‘Rani’ [C] ‘Sabala’ [D] None of the above
Last Answer : [A] ‘Devi’
Description : Of the following, who held the offices of Judge of the Supreme Court and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha – (1) M. Hidayatullah (2) K.S. Hegde (3) Subba Rao (4) P.N Bhagwati
Last Answer : (2) K.S. Hegde Explanation: K. S. Hegde served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1952 to 1957, holding office as its vice chairman between 1952 and 1953. He sewed as Judge of the ... the only Supreme Court judges to have sewed in the Parliament of India prior to their appointment to the judiciary.
Description : Right to Information Act 2005 was the result of the sustained efforts of (a) Aruna Roy (b) Anna Hazare (c) Vandana Shiva (d) MedhaPatekar
Last Answer : (a) Aruna Roy
Description : How does the NHRC ACT. a. Under the Supreme Court of India b. Under the High Court of state in India c. Like as Chief Justice of India d. Under the President of India
Last Answer : c. Like as Chief Justice of India
Description : The Supreme Court of India recognizes Fundamental Right as a. Natural right b. Political right. c. Social right. d. All of these.
Last Answer : b. Political right.
Description : Which institution is regarded as the guadia of fundamental Rights in India/ a) Supreme Court b) High Court c) Supreme Court and High Court d) None of the above
Last Answer : c) Supreme Court and High Court
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing? (A) Writ of Certiorari (B) Writ of Habeas Corpus (C) Writ of Mandamus (D) Writ of Quo Warranto
Last Answer : (C) Writ of Mandamus
Description : The retirement age of the judges of the Supreme Court in India is- a.60yrs b.68yrs c.70yrs d.65yrs
Last Answer : d.65yrs
Description : How many judges are there in the Supreme Court? (a) 26 judges including the Chief Justice of India (b) 30 judges including the Chief Justice of India (c) 31 judges including the Chief Justice of India (d) 49 judges including the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (c) 31 judges including the Chief Justice of India
Description : Which is the highest judicial authority in India whose decisions are binding on all courts? (a) Supreme Court (b) Parliament (c) Law Minister (d) Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (a) Supreme Court
Description : Who administers the oath to the judges of the Supreme Court? (i) The President (ii) The Speaker (iii) The Prime Minister (iv) None of the above
Last Answer : (i) The President
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court of India determine that the Parliament has power to make amendment in fundamental rights, but it cannot make any change in the basic structure of the Constitution? (A) Golak Nath case (B) Keshavanand Bharati case (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (B) Keshavanand Bharati case
Description : The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office— (A) By the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (B) By the President (C) On the basis of a resolution of the Cabinet (D) On the basis of proved misbehaviour by 2/3rd majority of both Houses of Parliament
Last Answer : (C) On the basis of a resolution of the Cabinet
Description : Which Article mentioned that the Supreme Court of india is the highest Judicial authority of the Nation a) Art-121 b) Art-122 c) Art-123 d) Art-124
Last Answer : d) Art-124
Description : The President in consultation with Chief Justice of India and Governor of the State is appoints by a) Chief Justice of Supreme Court b) Chief Justice of High Court c) Justice of High Court d) Justice of Supreme Court
Last Answer : b) Chief Justice of High Court
Description : Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court a) The President b) The Vice-President c) Chief Justice of India d) UPSC Officer
Last Answer : a) The President
Description : Who was the first African to be appointed to the you.s. supreme court?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : Can you imagine Clarence Thomas being appointed to the Supreme Court today?
Last Answer : Can you imagine Roy Moore being elected to the Senate next month?
Description : Does anyone else think that If Clinton wins the election, and the Dems overturn GOP Congressional majorities, Obama will be appointed to the Supreme Court?
Last Answer : answer:No. He’s a politician, not a jurist. Granted, he taught constitutional law, but he has no experience on the bench. It will never happen.
Description : Who appointed Former President Taft as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
Last Answer : President Harding.
Description : What man was appointed to US supreme court by Benjamin Franklin?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What Supreme Court appointed by the executive branch was a feature of which plan for the federal government president at the constitutional convention?
Description : State Governor is appointed by - (1) Central Cabinet (2) Chief justice of Supreme Court (3) Speaker of Lok Sabha (4) President of India
Last Answer : (4) President of India Explanation: The Governor of the States of India is appointed by the President of India for a period of five years. A Governor is appointed on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, or in reality on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Description : The Advocate General in each state is – (1) appointed by the Governor (2) appointed by the President (3) appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court (4) appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Last Answer : (1) appointed by the Governor Explanation: In India, an Advocate General is a legal adviser to a state government. The post is created by the Constitution of India and corresponds to that of Attorney ... is qualified to be appointed as a Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State
Description : The Chief Minister is appointed by – (1) the Governor (2) the President (3) The Chief Justice of Supreme Court (4) the Chief Justice of High Court
Last Answer : (1) the Governor Explanation: A Chief Minister in India is the elected head of government at the level of States, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He or she is elected by legislators ... a five-year term with a provision of re-election. He is appointed by the Governor of the State.
Description : Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by - (1) President of India (2) Governor of the State (3) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) Prime Minister of India
Last Answer : (1) President of India Explanation: The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President of India with the consultation of the chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State.
Description : The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed - (1) by the President (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament (3) on the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court (4) by CJI
Last Answer : (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the' Constitution of India under Chapter V.
Description : Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the - (1) Chief Justice of Supreme Court (2) Prime Minister (3) President (4) Law Minister
Last Answer : (3) President Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of Supreme court as per the following procedure. The Government of India proposes the name of the most senior Judge of the ... of the Supreme Court and the Judges of State High Courts, as the President may think necessary.
Description : Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India? (1) Governors of States (2) Chief Justice and Judges of High Court (3) Vice-President (4) Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Last Answer : (3) Vice-President Explanation: The Vice President of India is the second-highest office in India, after the President. The Vice President is elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting ... , resignation, impeachment, or other situations leading to the vacancy in the Office of President.
Description : The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by – (1) The President (2) Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (3) Governor of the State (4) Chief Minister of the State
Last Answer : (1) The President Explanation: Judges in a High Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the governor of the state.
Description : Salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined by: (1) Pay Commission appointed by the President (2) Law Commission (3) Parliament (4) Council of Ministers
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 125 of the Indian Constitution leaves it to the Indian Parliament to determine the salary, other allowances, leave of absence, pension, etc. of the Supreme Court judges.
Description : Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the – (1) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (2) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (3) Prime Minister (4) President
Last Answer : (4) President Explanation: The most senior judge In the Supreme Court is appointed by the President as the Chief Justice. Article 124 of the Constitution of India provides for the manner of appointing judges to the Supreme Court
Description : Justice __________ , who retired from the Supreme Court of India on 6 july 2018, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Green Tribunal.
Last Answer : Adarsh Kumar Goel
Description : Which of the following statements about the Indian judiciary is true? (1) India has an integrated judiciary (2) The Judiciary in India is subordinate to the Executive (3) The Supreme Court is more powerful than Parliament (4) The Chief Justice of India appointed by the Prime Minister
Last Answer : 1) India has an integrated judiciary
Description : The first High/Supreme Court judge, who voluntarily made his assets public is - (1) Justice D.V.S. Kumar (2) Justice K. Chandra (3) Justice K. Kannan (4) Justice V.C. Srivastava
Last Answer : (3) Justice K. Kannan Explanation: High court judge Justice K Kannan was the first judge to have voluntarily made his assets public.
Description : The District forum, the State commission or the National commission as the case may be, shall have power of a a) Supreme court judge b) High court judge c) Judicial magistrate of the first classd) All the above
Last Answer : c) Judicial magistrate of the first class
Description : Name the first ever judge of the Supreme Court against whom the motion of impeachment was introduced into parliament in independent India
Last Answer : Justice Ramaswamy
Description : Justice Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court. Should Trump be allowed to nominate another judge, since this is probably his last year in office?
Last Answer : Yes, Trump will nominate another judge. Kennedy's decision to step down could transform the Supreme Court for generations. Trump will have his second opportunity to nominate a justice and will likely ... foreseeable future. https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/27/politics/anthony-kennedy-retires/index.html