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Which among the following is/are necessary to provide independence to high Court?
1. Separating them from influence of Executive
2. Giving them authority to appoint their own staff
3. Banning their practice after retirement
4. Giving the court the power to punish for its contempt

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  1. Only 2

  2. Only 3

  3. Only 1 and 4

  4. All are true

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

1. Separating them from influence of Executive
2. Giving them authority to appoint their own staff
3. Banning their practice after retirement
4. Giving the court the power to punish for its contempt

What does the writ of habeas corpus mean?

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  1. The arrested person must be brought before the court, that holds the right to set the person free if the grounds of arrest are found to be faulty.

  2. It is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  3. It is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. It is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The arrested person must be brought before the court, that holds the right to set the person free if the grounds of arrest are found to be faulty.

What does the writ of Certiorari mean?

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  1. it is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  2. it is issued when a court wants to order a lower court or similar authority to transfer some matter pending before it to other courts or other authorities

  3. it is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. it is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is issued when a court wants to order a lower court or similar authority to transfer some matter pending before it to other courts or other authorities.

What is the meaning of the term Appellate jurisdiction?

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  1. related to additional jurisdictions

  2. Appellate jurisdiction means hearing appeals against the judgments of lower courts

  3. Appellate jurisdiction means the power to issue writs as specified by the Article 226 of the Constitution

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Appellate jurisdiction means hearing appeals against the judgments of lower courts.

Which one of the following is a District Magistrate Court?

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  1. Munsiff Court

  2. Court of Subordinate Judge

  3. District Court

  4. Sessions Court

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The subordinate courts in India are classified into categories like Civil courts, Sessions courts, Revenue courts depending on the nature of the cases that are handled by these courts. The Session court is established in every division to deal with cases which are criminal in nature. The District level Session courts are also known by the term ‘District Magistrate Court’.  

The highest criminal court at the district level is __________.

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  1. Sessions Court

  2. Chief Magistrate Court

  3. First Grade Magistrate Court

  4. Munsiff Court

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

District court is referred to as sessions court when it exercises its jurisdiction on criminal matters under Code of Criminal procedure. In Indian cities, the Sessions Court is responsible for adjudicating matters related to criminal cases.

What does the writ of prohibition mean?

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  1. the arrested person must be brought before the court, that holds the right to set the person free if the grounds of arrest are found to be faulty.

  2. it is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  3. it is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. it is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

What does the term judicial review mean?

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  1. A review of the judicial structure of the system

  2. it is the authority vested in the hands of Supreme Court to examine whether some legislative enactments or executive orders of both Central and State governments is following the Constitution of India or not

  3. Judicial review means the power vested in High Courts to challenge Supreme Court of India

  4. none of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is the authority vested in the hands of Supreme Court to examine whether some legislative enactments or executive orders of both Central and State governments is following the Constitution of India or not

What does writ of Mandamus mean?

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  1. the arrested person must be brought before the court, that holds the right to set the person free if the grounds of arrest are found to be faulty.

  2. it is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  3. it is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. it is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties.

What does the writ of Quo Warrant mean?

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  1. it is issued when an office holder is found to misuse his duties

  2. it is issued when a court wants to order a lower court or similar authority to transfer some matter pending before it to other courts or other authorities

  3. it is issued by higher courts when they find that lower courts have made judgments beyond their powers of jurisdiction

  4. it is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is issued when the court finds that the office holder is illegally holding that position.