Description : For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, what can the Supreme Court do? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) President (2) Supreme Court (3) Supreme Court and High Courts (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Both the Supreme Court (Article 139) and the High Courts (Article 226) are empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, ... enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the high courts can issue writs for other purposes as well.
Description : For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, what can the Supreme Court do?
Last Answer : It may issue a writ
Description : When a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the right to move a Court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended, except - (1) Article 20 and Article 21 (2) Article 21 and Article 22 (3) Article 19 and Article 20 (4) Article 25 and Article 16
Last Answer : (1) Article 20 and Article 21 Explanation: Indian constitution Article 359 of the Constitution authorizes the President of India to suspend the right to move any court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights during National Emergency except Article 20 and Article 21.
Description : Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) A decree (2) An Ordinance (3) A writ (4) A notification
Last Answer : (3) A writ Explanation: Under the Indian legal system, jurisdiction to issue `prerogative writs' is given to the Supreme Court, and to the High Courts of Judicature of all Indian states. ... for five kinds of "prerogative" writs: habeas corpus, certiorari, mandamus, quo warranto and prohibition.
Description : How does supreme court play the Guardian of the Fundamental Rights? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution against the action of both the Executive as well as Legislature. Any act of the Executive or of the Legislature which takes away or ... Court is thus the protector, and guardian of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
Description : The Supreme Court is the Guardian of the Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Habeas Corpus: It literally means to have his body . Habeas Corpus implies that the Supreme Court might issue an order upon a person to produce a prisoner, whom the person has ... or an administrative authority in case they fail to exercise their jurisdiction and fail to perform their duty.
Description : Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court? (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights (2) Mutual disputes among the states (3) Disputes between Centre and States (4) Protection from the violation of the Constitution
Last Answer : (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights Explanation: Protection of fundamental rights comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and high court.
Description : In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy? (1) Golaknath Case (2) Keshavananda Bharti Case (3) Minerva Mills Case (4) All the above cases
Last Answer : 3) Minerva Mills Case Explanation: The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by ... grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights onferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Description : In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court held that fundamental rights are unamendable? (1) A. K. Gopalan’s case (2) Keshvananda Bharti's case (3) M. C. Mehta's case (4) Golak Nath's case
Last Answer : (2) Keshvananda Bharti's case Explanation: In 1967, in Golak Nath vs. The State of Punjab, a bench of eleven judgcs (such a large bench constituted for the first time) of the Supreme ... case), the "basic structure of the Constitution could not be abrogated even by a constitutional amendment".
Description : Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court? (1) Disputes between the states inter se (2) Protection against the violation of the Constitution (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights (4) Disputes between Centre and the States
Last Answer : (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution confers the Right to Constitutional Remedies for the protection of Fundamental Rights contained in Part III, It states ... may be appropriate, for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by this Part.
Description : Who is the guardian of Fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution? (1) Supreme Court (2) Parliament (3) Constitution (4) President
Last Answer : (1) Supreme Court Explanation: The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. According to the ... India, the role of the Supreme Court is that of a federal court and guardian of the Constitution.
Description : A writ issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens is known as – (1) Mandamus (2) Quo Warranto (3) Certiorari (4) Habeas Corpus
Last Answer : (4) Habeas Corpus Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights. This procedure of asking the ... release of a person from illegal detention, thereby protecting their fundamental right of life and liberty.
Description : Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights? (1) Article 32 (2) Article 28 (3) Article 29 (4) Article 31
Last Answer : (1) Article 32 Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental ... issue various kinds of writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.
Description : Supreme Court is the guardian for – (1) Fundamental Rights (2) Directive Principles (3) Preamble (4) Centre and State disputes
Last Answer : (1) Fundamental Rights
Description : In which of the following matters, the Supreme Court uphold the importance of Fundamental Rights over directive principles of state policy
Last Answer : Golaknath Case
Description : Under which article, any person can go to supreme court in violation of fundamental rights
Last Answer : Article32
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 : 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 : Name any one Writ issued by the Courts for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Habeas Corpus.
Description : Name any two writs issued by the courts for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Certiorari: It is an order by the Supreme Court to the judicial or quasi-judicial authorities to quash its order or decision. Prohibition is issued when certain proceedings are still going on. ... the legality of his holding a public office and ousts him if his claim is not well founded.
Description : Name the courts that are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Supreme Court and the High Court are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Government Rights.
Description : Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
Last Answer : The Supreme Court, the High Court 780.
Description : Which one among the following statements is not correct? (1) The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India (2) The ... made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
Last Answer : (3) Punishments can he prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part 111 of the Constitution of India Explanation: The State shall not make any law which takes away or abridges the rights ... law made in contravention of this clause shall, to the extent of the contravention, be void.
Description : Which of the following freedoms is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution of India as a Fundamental Right but has been subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court as such? (1) Freedom of trade, occupation ... any part of the country (3) Freedom of association and union (4) Freedom of the press
Last Answer : (4) Freedom of the press Explanation: The constitution of India does not specifically mention the freedom of press. Freedom of press is implied from the Article 19(1) (1) of the Constitution.
Description : The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National flag atop the private buildings is a fundamental right of every citizen under - (1) Article 14 of the Constitution (2) Article 19(1) (1) of the Constitution (3) Article 21 of the Constitution (4) Article 25 of the Constitution
Last Answer : (2) Article 19(1) (1) of the Constitution Explanation: The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National flag atop the Private buildings is a fundamental right of every citizen under Article 19 (1) (1) of the constitution.
Description : Which one the following statements is not correct? (1) The Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed by both houses of Parliament separately with special majority (2) Constitutional cases in Supreme ... Freedom of speech and expression. (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India
Last Answer : (4) Zakir Hussain was the first Vice President of India Explanation: Dr. Zakir Hussain served as sccond Vice President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was the first Vice President of India.
Description : Point out which from the following is not a right enumerated in the Constitution of India but has been articulated by the Supreme Court to be a Fundamental Right. (1) Right to privacy (2) Equality before law (3) Abolition of untouchablity (4) Right to form associations or unions
Last Answer : (1) Right to privacy Explanation: Judicial activism has brought the Right to Privacy within the realm of Fundamental Rights. The Supreme Court of India has construed "right to privacy" as a part of ... conceive to be their duty must strictly and scrupulously observe the forms and rules of the law".
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 : How does the High Court protect the Fundamental Rights of individuals? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The High Court protects the Fundamental Rights from being eroded, infringed upon or abridged by any individual or a group of individuals or the State itself by issuing different writs like Habeas Corpus to the offending parties.
Description : Which among the following cannot be challenged in a court of law? (1) Directive Principles of state policy (2) Fundamental Rights (3) Free to choose any profession or business (4) Right to move freely to any part of the country
Last Answer : (1) Directive Principles of state policy Explanation: The Directive principles of state policy are the directions given to the state these cannot be challenged in the court.
Description : Under which article of Indian Constitution, a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights? (1) Article 15 (2) Article 32 (3) Article 35 (4) Article 226
Last Answer : (4) Article 226 Explanation: Under Article 226 of Indian Constitution a High Court can issue writs to protect the fundamental rights. Notwithstanding anything in Article 32 every High Court shall have ... jurisdiction. Article 35 deals with legislation to give effect to the provisions of this part.
Description : What are your thoughts on the decision made by the Supreme Court today upholding the rights of gun owners ?
Last Answer : The love of guns still exceeds the love of fellow human beings. What a victory!
Description : What did the supreme court do about laws in Georgia that took away the rights of Cherokee?
Last Answer : It said the Georgia laws were unconstitutional. (APEX)
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 : 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 : Choose the incorrect; Rights of bailee: a) Rights of implied b) Bailor’s lien c) Termination of bailment d) Enforcement of duties of bailor
Last Answer : c) Termination of bailment
Description : How has the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights influenced the Fundamental Rights contained in the Indian Constitution? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The first five Fundamental Rights contained in the Indian Constitution had been influenced by the Bill of Rights in the U.N. Charter. It has become obligatory for all member States of the United Nations to ensure these basic conditions to their citizens.
Description : Which can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Parliament'
Description : Which amendments accorded precedence to Directive Principle over Fundamental Rights? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '42nd Amendment'
Description : Which amendments accorded precedence to Directive Principle over Fundamental Rights? -Do You Know?
Description : Which can impose reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens? -Do You Know?
Description : What does the theory of Fundamental Rights imply? -Do You Know?
Description : Who decides about the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on Fundamental Rights? -Do You Know?
Description : What were the fundamental rights in the Constitution of India in 1968 ?
Last Answer : In 1976, there were six fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution .
Description : What kind of writ can a citizen file in case of violation of fundamental rights ?
Last Answer : Can file four types of writ.