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04: The Union Judiciary (The Supreme Court)

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  • Qstn #1
    Name the highest judicial tribunal in India.
    Ans : The highest judicial tribunal in India is the Supreme Court.
  • Qstn #2
    Which body has the final authority to interpret the Constitution?
    Ans : The Supreme Court has the final authority to interpret the Constitution.
  • Qstn #3
    Of which Constitutional system is the independent Judiciary a characteristic?
    Ans : The independent Judiciary is a characteristic of the federal system.
  • Qstn #4
    How many Judges are there in the Supreme Court?
    Ans : The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and not more than thirty other Judges.
  • Qstn #5
    Who determines the strength of the Supreme Court?
    Ans : The Parliament determines the strength of the Supreme Court.
  • Qstn #6
    Who can increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court?
    Ans : The number of Judges of the Supreme Court can be increased by the Parliament of India.
  • Qstn #7
    Who appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court?
    Ans : The President appoints the Judges of the Supreme Court on the advice of the Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
  • Qstn #8
    Who appoints the administrative staff of the Supreme Court?
    Ans : The President appoints the administrative staff of the Supreme Court on the advice of other members of the judiciary.
  • Qstn #9
    Mention the term of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
    Ans : A Judge of the Supreme Court continues in office till he attains the age of sixty-five years.
  • Qstn #10
    Under what circumstances can the salaries and allowances of the Judges of the Supreme Court be reduced?
    Ans : The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the Supreme Court can be reduced during periods of financial emergency.
  • Qstn #11
    Why should the Judiciary be separated from the Executive?
    Ans : The Judiciary should be separated from the Executive because it should be free to impart impartial justice without any differentiation among people.
  • Qstn #12
    Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be divided into how many categories? Name them.
    Ans : Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court can be divided into three categories. They are:
    • Original Jurisdiction,
    • Appellate Jurisdiction,
    • Advisory Jurisdiction.
  • Qstn #13
    Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court can be divided into how many groups? Name them.
    Ans : Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court can be divided into three groups. They are:
    • Appeal in Constitutional Cases,
    • Appeal in Civil Matters,
    • Appeal in Criminal Cases.
  • Qstn #14
    If the President of India considers that a question of law may be referred to the Supreme Court, under which jurisdiction will the Supreme Court express its opinion in the matter?
    Ans : Advisory Jurisdiction.
  • Qstn #15
    What is the Quorum required for a Constitutional Bench?
    Ans : A Constitutional bench of five judges is required to determine the constitutional validity of laws of the Centre or the States. When the Supreme Court sits to decide about a Constitutional case, it is decided mandatorily by the required quorum.
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