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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

What is the power of judicial review vested in the Supreme Court of India?

  1. The power to declare laws unconstitutional

  2. The power to interpret the Constitution

  3. The power to decide on the validity of laws

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Supreme Court of India has the power to declare laws unconstitutional, interpret the Constitution, and decide on the validity of laws.

Multiple choice

Which case is known as the 'Kesavananda Bharati Case'?

  1. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

  2. Marbury v. Madison

  3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  4. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
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Explanation

The 'Kesavananda Bharati Case' is known for establishing the 'Basic Structure Doctrine', which states that the Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which case is known as the 'Minerva Mills Case'?

  1. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

  2. Marbury v. Madison

  3. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

  4. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Minerva Mills Case' is known for upholding the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court of India.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of the Supreme Court of India in the Indian legal system?

  1. It is the highest judicial body in India

  2. It has the power of judicial review

  3. It protects the fundamental rights of citizens

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in India, has the power of judicial review, and protects the fundamental rights of citizens.

Multiple choice

Which court is the highest court of appeal in Guernsey?

  1. Court of Appeal

  2. Royal Court

  3. Privy Council

  4. Bailiff's Court
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal in Guernsey, and is also the final court of appeal for a number of other British Overseas Territories.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Royal Court in the appellate process?

  1. It is the first court of appeal for civil cases.

  2. It is the first court of appeal for criminal cases.

  3. It is the final court of appeal for all cases.

  4. It has no role in the appellate process.
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Explanation

The Royal Court is the first court of appeal for civil cases in Guernsey. Appeals from the Royal Court can be made to the Privy Council.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for filing an appeal to the Privy Council?

  1. File a notice of appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

  2. File a petition for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

  3. File an application for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

  4. File a motion for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.
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Explanation

The procedure for filing an appeal to the Privy Council is to file a petition for leave to appeal with the Registrar of the Privy Council.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the distinction of being the only one to have a separate bench outside its territorial jurisdiction?

  1. Bombay High Court

  2. Madras High Court

  3. Allahabad High Court

  4. Karnataka High Court
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Explanation

The Bombay High Court has a bench in Panaji, Goa, which is outside its territorial jurisdiction.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the largest number of judges?

  1. Allahabad High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Calcutta High Court

  4. Madras High Court
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Explanation

The Allahabad High Court has 160 judges, the highest number among all High Courts in India.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the distinction of being the first to introduce e-filing?

  1. Karnataka High Court

  2. Madras High Court

  3. Bombay High Court

  4. Delhi High Court
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Explanation

The Karnataka High Court was the first to introduce e-filing in India in 2006.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the largest number of advocates enrolled?

  1. Allahabad High Court

  2. Bombay High Court

  3. Calcutta High Court

  4. Madras High Court
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Explanation

The Bombay High Court has the largest number of advocates enrolled among all High Courts in India, with over 100,000 advocates as of 2021.

Multiple choice

Which High Court has the distinction of being the first to introduce a judicial academy?

  1. Bombay High Court

  2. Karnataka High Court

  3. Madras High Court

  4. Delhi High Court
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Explanation

The Bombay High Court was the first to introduce a judicial academy in India in 1994.

Multiple choice

What is the highest court in Japan?

  1. Supreme Court of Japan

  2. High Court of Japan

  3. District Court of Japan

  4. Family Court of Japan
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

How many justices are there on the Supreme Court of Japan?

  1. 15

  2. 18

  3. 21

  4. 24
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Explanation

There are 15 justices on the Supreme Court of Japan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the intermediate appellate court in Japan?

  1. High Court of Japan

  2. District Court of Japan

  3. Family Court of Japan

  4. Summary Court of Japan
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Explanation

The High Court of Japan is the intermediate appellate court in Japan.