Description : Which amendment curtailed the power of Judicial review of the Supreme Court and the High Courts? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
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 : 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 part of a supreme court decisions presents the argument in favor of the courts ruling?
Last Answer : majority opinion. -apex
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 : 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 : 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 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 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 : Mention the salary and allowances of the Chief Justice and the other Judges of the Supreme Court. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court are entitled to a nominal monthly salary. They are also entitled to rent-free residential accommodation, other allowances and amenities. In ... advocate of a High Court for at least 10 years. He/She must be a distinguished Jurist.
Description : Mention the term of a Judge of the Supreme Court. -SST 10th
Last Answer : A Judge of Supreme Court continues in office till he attains the age of sixty-five years.
Description : Mention three circumstances in which the office of the Judge of the Supreme Court falls vacant. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The circumstances in which the office of the Judge of the Supreme Court falls vacant are: (i) He can be removed on grounds of ‘Proved Misbehaviour’ or ‘Incapacity’. (ii) A Judge may resign himself on the grounds of health, or may retire from his office.
Description : Mention the ways in which the Supreme Court has been made independent of the influence of the Executive. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Judges are although appointed by the President but he cannot remove them. Security of Tenure. Security of Salaries and service conditions. The Judges are free to announce their decisions and ... Judge of the Supreme Court in Parliament. The Judges are not allowed to practice after retirement.
Description : which of the following was true of the supreme court’s rulings concerning progressive legislation? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The court often sided with business by declaring laws unconstitutional was true of the Supreme Court rulings concerning Progressive legislation.
Description : the supreme court's ability to interpret the constitution is called -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The Supreme Court's ability to interpret the Constitution is called Judicial Review.
Description : How did the Supreme Court's decision in Plessy v. Ferguson differ from its later decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
Last Answer : While the Plessy decisions established the doctrine of "separate but equal" the Brown decision stated that separate was always unequal
Description : Which statement would most likely be made by an opponent of the Supreme Court’s decision in Engel V Vitale?
Last Answer : People should not have restrict their free exercise of religion just because they happen to be in a school. (just took the quiz)
Description : Which statement would most likely be made by a supporter of the Supreme court's decision in engel v. Vitale?
Last Answer : religious activity in public schools in a dangerous violation ofthe separation of church and state
Description : how did the supreme courts decision in shenck v. united states affect free speech?
Last Answer : it limited it by saying that opposition to the draft was a danger to the country during wartime.
Description : How did the Supreme Court's interpretation of the equal protection clause differ in the Plessy Ferguson and Brown v Board of Education rulings?
Last Answer : in plessy, the supreme court ruled that the clause allowedracial segregation; in the brown, it ruled that clause did notallow segregation
Description : What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott v. Sandford?
Last Answer : That Scott had no right to argue in court
Description : Which of the following is not included in the authority given to the supreme courts?
Last Answer : Veto or approve legislation
Description : The Supreme Courts of India enjoys - (1) Original jurisdiction (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction (3) Advisory jurisdiction (4) Appellate and advisory jurisdiction
Last Answer : (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction Explanation: The supreme court of India enjoys original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
Description : Mention two types of Subordinate Courts in a state. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Two types of Subordinate Courts in a state are: (i) Civil Court. (ii) Criminal Court.
Description : Can a 16 year old leave home and stay with her dad without the courts permission in kansas city Missouri they went to court in Independence?
Last Answer : A child in Missouri cannot freely decide which parent she wants to live with until she is 18. If her mother has legal custody the father can find himself in legal trouble if he allows the child ... the judge will listen to a teen's request and take it into consideration in making the ruling.
Description : The Judge of the High Courts in India is administered oath of office by - (1) the Chief Justice of the High Court (2) the Governor of the State (3) the President of India (4) the Chief Justice of India
Last Answer : (2) the Governor of the State Explanation: According to Article 219 of Indian Constitution (Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts) every person appointed to be a Judge of a High Court shall, ... him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
Description : Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches? (1) Kolkata High Court (2) Madhya Pradesh High Court (3) Bombay High Court (4) Guwahati High Court
Last Answer : (4) Guwahati High Court Explanation: Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying ... for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
Description : Which writ is issued by the High court to the lower courts to stop legal action? (1) Habeas Corpus (2) Prohibition (3) Quo Warranto (4) Certiorari
Last Answer : (2) Prohibition Explanation: Prohibition writ is issued by the high court to the lower courts to stop legal action. A writ of prohibition is a writ directing a subordinate to stop doing something the law ... the subordinate, and the clerk prepares the writ and gives it to the Sheriff, who serves it.
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Attorney General of India? 1. The President appoints a person, who is qualified to be a Judge of a High Court, to be the Attorney General of India. 2. He has the ... : Codes: (A) 1 and 4 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 3 and 4 (D) 3 only
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : What is meant by the term ‘Veto Power’ which is enjoyed by the Permanent Members of UN? -SST 10th
Last Answer : It is a negative vote created by a permanent member of the Security Council.
Description : Which queen enjoyed political power along ‘with her husband?
Last Answer : Nur Jahan
Description : what power allows the supreme court to declare laws unconstitutional.?
Last Answer : The power of judicial review allows the US Supreme Court to declare laws, policies, executive orders and US treaties that are relevant to cases before the Court unconstitutional and nullify them if they violate the principles of the US Constitution.
Description : Who has the power to nominate Supreme Court justices?
Last Answer : The power to appoint Supreme Court justices belongs exclusively to the President of the United States.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its - (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) constitutional Jurisdiction (4) Original Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (4) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may be categorised as original, appellate and advisory. Under the Original Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court can settle disputes (1) between the ... one or more other States on the other; or (3) between two or more States.
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 about Electoral Government in India is not correct? (1) The superintendence, direction and control of elections are vested in the Election Commission of India ... has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies.
Last Answer : (4) The Supreme Court of India has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies. Explanation: Under Article 82 of the constitution, ... the delimitation commission demarcates the boundary of parliamentary constituency on the basis of Delimitation Act.
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the states falls under its : (1) Advisory jurisdiction (2) Appellate jurisdiction (3) Original jurisdiction (4) Constitutional jurisdiction
Last Answer : (3) Original jurisdiction Explanation: Under Article 131, disputes between different units of the Federation will be within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Subject to the provisions of this ... one or more other States on the other; or (3) between two or more States.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its ________. (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Constitutional Jurisdiction (4) Original Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (4) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the states falls under its original jurisdiction. The original jurisdiction of a court is ... or judge to pronounce the sentence of law, provided by law upon a state of facts.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its - (1) Advisory jurisdiction (2) Original jurisdiction (3) Appellate jurisdiction (4) Jurisprudence
Last Answer : (2) Original jurisdiction Explanation: According to Article 13 under Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute: between the Government of India and one or more States; or ... (whether of law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.
Description : Who held the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Parliament (4) Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) Parliament Explanation: Article 124 of the Constitution provides that the Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and not more than seven judges. The Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges by law.
Description : Who has got the power to create All India Services? (1) Supreme Court (2) The Parliament (3) Council of Ministers (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament Explanation: Article 312 provides that an All India Service can be created only if the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) declares, by resolution supported by not less than a ... once such a resolution is passed, the Parliament is competent to constitute such an All India Service.