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Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

A High Court consists of a Chief Justice and __________________.

  1. at least 5 other judges

  2. such other judges as specified in the Constitution

  3. such other judges as determined by Parliament

  4. such other judges as determined by the President
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution if India provides that every State shall have a High Court operating within its territorial jurisdiction. The composition if the High Courts is that every High Court shall consists of a Chief Justice and such other judges as the President of India may from time to time appoint.

Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

The oath to a High Court Judge is administrated by the ______________.

  1. Chief Justice of India

  2. Chief Justice of that High Court

  3. Governor

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

The High Court judges are appointed by President with the consultation of Chief Justice of India and Governor of the concerned state. Article 219 specifically provides that every person who is appointed to be a judge of High Court shall before entering upon his office make and subscribe before the Governor of the concerned State or some other person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation.

Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

The salaries of the Judges of the High Courts are paid from the _____________.

  1. Funds collected as fees for cases

  2. Consolidated Fund of the State

  3. Consolidated Fund of India

  4. State revenues
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sitting judges of High Court are entitled to salaries, allowances and privileges as parliament from time to time determine. The expense of salaries and allowances of the High court judges are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.

Multiple choice legal studies the state judiciary : the high courts high court judiciary of the state the high courts

The High Court enjoys the power:
I. to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
II. to exercise superintendence over the working of courts and tribunals under its jurisdiction.
III. to make general rules and prescribe forms regulating the practices and proceeding of courts under its jurisdiction. 

  1. I and II

  2. II and III

  3. I and III

  4. I, II and III
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The High court is the apex court in State Judiciary in India. Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the High court can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Article 227 provides for the power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court and It can make and issue rules and prescribe forms to regulate the practice and proceedings in Court.

Multiple choice legal studies government and taxes types of tax types of taxes government budget and taxation

The salary/emoluments of which of the following is exempted from income tax?

  1. The President

  2. The Chief Justice of India

  3. The Election Commissioner

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The President is the first citizen of the country and also the highest official. The salary and emoluments is decided by the President's (Emoluments and) Pensions Act, $1951$ which was amended recently where the President's salary was hiked to five lakhs and is tax free. 

Multiple choice legal studies our judicial system rural administration evolution and structure of indian judiciary importance of laws

Which of the following judicial powers is vested with the Governor?

  1. Appointment of judges of High court.

  2. Removal of judges of High court.

  3. Granting pardon to the one accused in case of death sentence.

  4. None of these.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The governor does not have the power to remove a high court judge. The Constitution provides that a judge can be removed only by an order of the President, based on a motion passed by both houses of parliament.

Multiple choice legal studies the supreme court supreme court and high court of india supreme court the supreme court of india

The term 'jurisdiction' in a federation means _____________.

  1. Law

  2. Area of influence

  3. Sovereignty

  4. Autonomy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice legal studies the supreme court supreme court and high court of india supreme court the supreme court of india

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 legal studies the supreme court supreme court and high court of india supreme court the supreme court of india

The seat of Supreme Court of India is __________.

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkatta

  3. Chennai

  4. New Delhi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The seat of Supreme Court of India is New Delhi. The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. On 28 January 1950, India's Supreme Court succeeded the Federal Court of India which was established by Government of India Act 1935 and the Privy Council, which was highest judicial body in the country during British Era.

Multiple choice legal studies the supreme court supreme court and high court of india supreme court the supreme court of india

An institution where disputes between citizens and the government are finally settled is the _______.

  1. Supreme Court

  2. Lok Sabha

  3. Rajya Sabha

  4. Parliamentary Committee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The disputes between the government and the citizens 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.