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Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

The task of punishing the culprit is fulfilled (done) by _____________.

  1. District Court

  2. Nyaya Panchayat

  3. Village Panchayat

  4. Police
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The district court has appellate jurisdiction over all subordinate courts situated in the district on both civil and criminal matters. 

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Which of the following is the lowest civil court ? The court of a _______________.

  1. Sub-Judge

  2. Munsif

  3. Naib-Tehsildar

  4. Third-class Magistrate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Three tier system of courts exists in India. Under the District and the Sessions Court there are many other courts.  On the civil side the court of Civil Judge is at the lowest level. The court of the Judicial Magistrate is at the lowest level in the Criminal front. The civil cases of small financial hazard are decided by the Junior Division Civil Judge. The criminal cases punishable with five years imprisonment are decided by the Judicial Magistrates.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Judges of the District Courts are appointed by __________.

  1. The President of India

  2. The Governors of the respective states

  3. The Chief Justice of the respective High Courts

  4. The Chief Justice of India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The District Judge and the Additional District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Judges of High Court of the concerned state.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Each state district is presided over by the ________________.

  1. Subordinate

  2. District court

  3. Judiciary

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

For the purpose of judicial administration, every State is divided into a number of districts, each under the jurisdiction of a District Judge. Every district has Civil Courts, Criminal Courts and Courts of Revenue. 

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

Which among the following is/are NOT a requirement to be a judge of the High
Court?

  1. He should be a citizen of India

  2. He should have held a judicial office in India for minimum 10 years

  3. He should have been an advocate of a high court for at least 10 years

  4. He should be over 40 years of age
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There is no specification of a minimum age limit for the judge of a High Court.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

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

  1. Only 2

  2. Only 3

  3. Only 1 and 4

  4. All are true
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D Correct answer
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

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What does the writ of habeas corpus mean?

  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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice political science subordinate courts the judiciary-subordinate courts and lok adalats the high courts and subordinate courts of india judiciary in state

What does the writ of Certiorari mean?

  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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.