Multiple choice

  1. A retired judge of the Supreme Court is prohibited from appearing and pleading in any court within the territory of India.
  2. The Supreme Court may issue writs for enforcement of any legal right.
  3. The Supreme Court has the power to punish any person for its contempt.
  4. Salaries of the judges of the Supreme Court is not subject to vote of the legislature.

Which one of the above statements is not correct?

  1. Only 4

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1

  5. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Writs are issued by the Supreme Court or High Court to enforce the fundamental rights of citizens, not legal rights, guaranteed by the constitution. The power to issue writs is a provision under “Right to Constitutional remedies.” Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.

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