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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.