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Judiciary and Legal Systems

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Judiciary and legal systems form the framework for interpreting laws and delivering justice. Questions in this section explore judicial review, the hierarchy of courts, and the issuance of writs. This topic is crucial for polity and law prelims preparation.

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Judiciary and Legal Systems Questions

Multiple choice political science understanding laws rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Which Article of Constitution provides for the appointment of an 'acting Chief Justice of India?

  1. Article 125 of Constitution

  2. Article 126 of Constitution

  3. Article 127 of Constitution

  4. Article 130 of Constitution
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 126 of the Indian constitution provides the facility for the appointment of an acting Chief Justice of India.

When the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or when the Chief Justice is, by reason of absence or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such one of the other judges of the Court as the President may appoint for the purpose.

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Independence of judiciary will be at stake if _______________.

  1. judges are paid High salary

  2. the tenure of services of judges is guaranteed

  3. selection of judges is made on marit alone

  4. judges are chosen from among those committed to the ruling party.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Independence is compromised when the executive influences the selection of judges, particularly if they are chosen based on political loyalty rather than merit.

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Which of the following is not true?

  1. A case must be brought before the Supreme Court regarding the validity of a law

  2. Unanimous opinion of all judges is necessary for declaring a law null and void

  3. Legislative enactment and executive orders may be struck down by the Supreme Court

  4. the power is ipmlicit in the provisions of Article 13 of the Constitution.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A unanimous opinion is not required for the Supreme Court to declare a law null and void; a majority decision is sufficient.

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Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian Judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation? 

  1. Original Jurisdiction

  2. Appellate Jurisdiction

  3. Epistolary Jurisdiction

  4. Advisory Jurisdiction
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Epistolary jurisdiction means the power of court i.e., the Supreme Court to convert any letter addressed to it by anybody into a writ and hear the matter. This concept gave rise to the Public Interest Litigation when the judicial activism came into prominence in India during the second half of the 20th Century. It can be said to be a judicial innovation.

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Government of India has decided to establish ______ in selected High Courts.

  1. Tax Division

  2. SC/ST Division

  3. Commercial Division

  4. Economic Offence Division
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The government established Commercial Divisions in High Courts to expedite the resolution of high-value commercial disputes and improve the ease of doing business.

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Which of the following elect the Judges of the International Court of Justice ?

  1. Economic and Social Council

  2. A meeting of Law Ministers of all countries the world

  3. Security Council and General Assembly

  4. Trusteeship Council and General Assembly
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. These organs cote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.

Multiple choice

Which are the two forms of Court in our country?

  1. Crime and Passion

  2. Legal and General

  3. Criminal and Civil

  4. Federal and Supreme
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The legal system is primarily divided into Criminal courts, which handle offenses against the state, and Civil courts, which handle disputes between individuals or organizations.

Multiple choice

Writs can be issued by ?

  1. A Village panchayat

  2. Supreme Court

  3. A civil court

  4. A police station
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court (Article 32) and High Courts (Article 226) have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.

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The term 'jurisdiction' in a federation means _____________.

  1. Law

  2. Area of influence

  3. Sovereignty

  4. Autonomy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jurisdiction' is the power that a court of law exercises to carry out judgments and enforce laws. The Supreme Court is the protector and the final interpreter of the Constitution. It has both original and appellate jurisdiction as well as advisory jurisdiction.

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The disputes between the government and the citizens over the decisions of the government are settled by ____________.

  1. Non Government Organisation

  2. Supreme Court

  3. Committee members

  4. Civil servants
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The disputes between the government and the citizens over the decisions of the government are settled by the Supreme court. According to Constitution of India, Supreme court is the highest court, who only has the power to resolve the disputes between central government and state government, disputes between two states.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the highest court in India?

  1. The Supreme Court of India

  2. The High Courts

  3. The District Courts

  4. The Subordinate Courts
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the highest judicial body in India?

  1. The Supreme Court of India

  2. The High Courts

  3. The District Courts

  4. The Subordinate Courts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in India.