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 : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (1) Indian Parliament is supreme. (2) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (3) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (4) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (1) Indian Parliament is supreme Explanation: Though the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, the legislation passed by parliament may be challenged in Supreme Court. The ... houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (A) Indian Parliament is supreme. (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (C) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (D) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review.
Description : Judicial Review signifies that the Supreme Court – (1) has final authority in overall cases (2) can declare a state law as unconstitutional (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (3) can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court Explanation: Supreme Court can review cases whose decisions have been given by High Court.
Description : What did the courts get the power of judicial review?
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Description : If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain - (1) Valid (2) Invalid (3) Valid Subject to the judicial review (4) Valid Subject to the approval of the parliament
Last Answer : (1) Valid Explanation: If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President Incumbent before the date of such decision of court remain valid.
Description : What does the "Judicial Review" function of the Supreme Court mean? (1) Review its own judgement (2) Review the functioning of judiciary in the country (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws (4) Undertake periodic review of the Constitution
Last Answer : (3) Examine the constitutional validity of the laws Explanation: The Supreme Court has been given the power to decide whether a law passed by the Parliament or the State legislatures and the executive ... such a law or executive decision is found unconstitutional, then it can declare it as invalid.
Description : What is the meaning of “Judicial Review” of Supreme Court
Last Answer : Review of constitutional validity of laws
Description : In Indian Constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in- (1) The Supreme Court (2) The High Court (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court (4) Lower Courts
Last Answer : (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court Explanation: In Indian constitution, the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in the Supreme Court and the High Court. A writ ... or into court. The principle of habeas corpus ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention.
Description : Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in – (1) High Courts alone (2) Supreme Court alone (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts (4) All Courts down to the District Courts
Last Answer : (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights ... to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
Description : The power to decide an Election Petition for the State is vested in the – (1) Parliament (2) Supreme Court (3) High Courts (4) Election Commission
Last Answer : (3) High Courts Explanation: Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides that the High Court shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(2) of the Constitution. This was incorporated by an amendment in the year 1966 (Act 47 of 1966).
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 : During emergency, imposed under Art. 352, which of the following Constitutional provisions stands suspended? (1) Directive Principles of State Policy (2) Amendment Procedures (3) Fundamental Rights (4) Judicial Review
Last Answer : (3) Fundamental Rights Explanation: National emergency under article 352 of the Indian Constitution is caused by war, external aggression or armed rebellion in the whole of India or a part of ... according to the original Constitution, It modifies the federal system of government to a unitary one.
Description : What does the power of judicial review ensure? -Do You Know?
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Description : Mention any one power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other courts. -SST 10th
Last Answer : One power of the Supreme Court, which is not enjoyed by other Courts, is that only Supreme Court has the right to revise its earlier decisions.
Description : What is the relationship of all the High Courts with the Supreme Court? -SST 10th
Last Answer : All the High Courts are directly under the Supreme Court, since all of them are a part of a single Judiciary.
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 : Which of the following is not the essential qualification for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? (1) Should be a citizen of India (2) Should be at least 35 years of age (3) Should ... for at least 10 years as an advocate in one or more High Courts (4) Should be an eminent jurist
Last Answer : (2) Should be at least 35 years of age Explanation: The Constitution of India mentions certain conditions for a person to be eligible for being a judge of the Supreme Court of India. In order to be ... for at least 10 years or he must be, in the opinion of the President, a distinguished jurist.
Description : Which of the following courts in India is/are known as the courts of Records? (1) The High Court only (2) The Supreme Court only (3) The High Court and Supreme Court (4) The District Court
Last Answer : (3) The High Court and Supreme Court Explanation: A court of record is a court whose acts and proceedings are enrolled for perpetual memory and testimony. These records are used with a high authority and ... court of record". Article 215 empowers the High Courts of the states to be courts of record.
Description : Subordinate courts are supervised by _______. (1) Supreme Court (2) District Court (3) High Court (4) Parliament
Last Answer : (3) High Court Explanation: The system of appointment of judges, their qualifications and the working of subordinate courts is under the direct control and supervision of the High Court of ... being mainly courts of appeal, hear appeals from numerous subordinate courts working at district level.
Description : Writs are issued by – (1) Supreme Court. (2) High Courts (3) The President (4) Supreme Court and High Courts
Last Answer : (4) Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Five writs - Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Certiorari - are issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any of the high courts (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India.
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 : Which of the following can be done under conditions of financial emergency? 1. State Legislative Assemblies can be abolished. 2. Central Government can acquire control over the budget and expenditure of States. 3. Salaries of the Judges of ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 2 and 3
Last Answer : (D) 2 and 3
Description : Which one of the following criteria is not required to be qualified for appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court? (1) At least five years as a Judge of a High Court (2) At least ten ... the opinion of the President, a distinguished Jurist (4) At least twenty years as a Sub Judicial Magistrate
Last Answer : (4) At least twenty years as a SubJudicial Magistrate Explanation: Eligibility of a judge of the Supreme Court a judge of one high court or more (continuously), for at least five years, or. an ... opinion of the president, power conferred by clause (2) of article 124 of the Constitution of India.
Description : The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by (A) The Supreme Court of India (B) The High Court (C) The High Court and the Supreme Court both (D) The President of India
Last Answer : (A) The Supreme Court of India
Description : The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court - (1) to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice (2) to an ... the office (4) to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial.
Last Answer : (1) to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice Explanation: The writ of Prohibition is an order from a superior ... because the lower court does not have proper jurisdiction to hear or determine the matters before it.
Description : Which part of a supreme court decisions presents the argument in favor of the courts ruling?
Last Answer : majority opinion. -apex
Description : The Supreme Court of India acts as a Federal Court when it deals with – (1) Civil cases (2) Inter-State disputes (3) Appeals from lower courts (4) Election petitions
Last Answer : (2) Inter-State disputes Explanation: The Supreme Court. has exclusive original jurisdiction over any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States or between the Government of India and any ... of a legal right depend. In this capacity, it serves as the federal court of India.
Description : Who had the ability to appoint the supreme court to the judicial branch of government under the New Jersey Plan?
Last Answer : Executive Branch
Description : A writ issued by the Supreme Court compelling a quasi-judicial/public authority to petiomi its manciatoly dusty is – (1) Quo warrant (2) Mandamus (3) Certiorari (4) Prohibition
Last Answer : (3) Certiorari Explanation: Equality before the law, also known as legal equality, is the principle under which all people are subject to the same laws of justice (due prodess). Article 14 of Indian ... has to face trial in the same law courts, irrespective of his status or position in the society.
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 : 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 : Indian Evidence Act applies to (a) Proceedings before tribunals (b) Proceedings before the arbitrator (c) Judicial proceedings in courts (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (c) Judicial proceedings in courts
Description : How has the Supreme Court interpreted the second amendment?
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Description : How can the number of judges in the Supreme Court in India be increased? (1) Representation from the Supreme Court (2) By amendment of the Constitution (3) By a Parliamentary Act (4) By Presidential notification
Last Answer : (2) By amendment of the Constitution Explanation: By amendment of constitution number of judges in the Supreme Court in India be increased.
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 : Which factor does the Supreme Court generally considered especially important when deciding which cases to review?
Last Answer : Whether lower courts have issued conflicting rulings in similar cases
Description : Which factor does the Supreme Court generally considered especially important when deciding the cases to review?
Description : Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order? (1) (1) Article 137 (2) (2) Article 138 (3) Article 139 (4) Article 140
Last Answer : (1) Article 137 Explanation: Article 137 of the constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgment or order. Article 137 of the Constitution provides that subject to provisions of any law and ... Court of India has the power to review any judgement pronounced (or order madc) by it.
Description : Which article of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgment or order? (1) Article 137 (2) Article 130 (3) Article 139 (4) Article 138
Last Answer : (1) Article 137 Explanation: Article 137 of the Constitution permits the Supreme Court to review its own judgement or order. Article 130 deals, with seat of supreme court. Article 138 ... court mentioned. Article 139 refers conferment on the supreme court of powers to issue certain writs.
Description : The two provisions of the Constitution of India that most clearly express the power of Judicial review are: (1) Article 21 and Article 446 (2) Article 32 and Article 226 (3) Article 44 and Article 152 (4) Article 17 and Article 143
Last Answer : (2) Article 32 and Article 226 Explanation: Legislature, executive and judiciary under the Constitution are to exercise powers with checks and balances, but not in water-tight rigid mould. In India, on the basis of Articles 32 and 136, the Supreme Court can exercise the power of judicial review.
Description : What does the power of judicial review ensure?
Last Answer : The constitutionality of laws
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Last Answer : Answer : 1 1. Ptyalin 2. The constitutionality of laws 3. Diamond to glass 4. Kuwait 5. Pallavas 6. Remain constant 7. Aryabhatta 8. Glucose 9. Wegener 10. Alauddin Khalji 11. 73rd 12. ... Dadabhai Naoroji 17. Fallopian tube 18. Ashok Mehta Committee 19. Australia, Canada and Sweden 20. Divine faith
Description : From which fund are the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court drawn? -Do You Know?
Description : For the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, what can the Supreme Court do? -Do You Know?