50 questions
The current sanctioned strength of Judges of Supreme Court of India is -
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A Judge of the Supreme Court may resign his office by writing a letter to –
The age of retirement in the Supreme Court is-
Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are determined by –
The Judges of the Supreme Court, after retirement, are permitted to carry on practice before –
Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India is appointed by-
The Supreme Court's Collegium comprises the Chief Justice of India and a few Senior Judges for recommending appointees to the Supreme Court. The number of such Senior Judges, who are part of this body, is
Which of the following has recommended that appointment of Judges to Higher Courts should be through the participation of the Executive, Legislature and Chief Justice?
The Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of "Ad hoc Judges" in-
The minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the Constitution is –
Which of the following statements is not true about the power of Supreme Court of India?
The Supreme Court of India is a 'Court of Record.' It implies that -
Which one of the following pairs (Article- provision) is not correctly matched?
Which of the following Courts in India is/are known as the Court (s) of Record?
The Supreme Court holds its meetings in New Delhi, but it can meet elsewhere –
In which of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India enunciated the 'Doctrine of Basic Structure'?
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India have been declared by the Supreme Court as the 'Inviolable basic structure' of the Constitution: Select the correct answer from the code given below: 1. Article 32 2. Article 226 3. Article 227 4. Article 245 Code :
The source of the 'Basic Structure Theory of the Constitution' in India is
The second largest bench Constituted by the Supreme Court till date was in the –
In which of the following cases, did the Supreme Court hold that? "Fundamental Rights enable a man to chalk out his life in the manner he likes best?"
Consider the following statements and state which one of them is correct?
Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in connection with Constitutional Cases?
All the cases regarding interpretation of the Constitution can be brought to the Supreme Court under its-
Curative Petition in India can be filed in Supreme Court under Article –
Judicial Review implies the right of the Court to –
In India, the power of Judicial Review is enjoyed by?
The system of Judicial Review, is prevalent in
Assertion (A) : The scope of Judicial review is limited in India. Reason (R) : Indian Constitution is “a bag of borrowing.” Select the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes :
The Guardianship of Indian Constitution is vested in:
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Supreme Court of India has exclusive jurisdiction regarding Constitutional Validity of Central laws. Reason (R): The Supreme court is the Guardian of the India Constitution. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:
Which of the following cases comes under the Jurisdiction of High Court and Supreme Court?
Under which Article of the Constitution of India Supreme Court safeguards the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens?
Consider the following statements concerning the powers of the Supreme Court to issue certain writs to stop violation of Fundamental Rights- (1) The Supreme Court has power to issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Certiorari which is appropriate for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. (2) Parliament may by law empower any other court to exercise within its jurisdiction the powers given to Supreme Court. Which of the above mentioned statement/statements is/are correct? Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law -
Under which Article, the President of India refer to the Supreme Court regarding the process of appointment and transfer of Judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts?
The advisory powers of the Supreme Court of India imply that it may
"I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India...uphold the Sovereignty and Integrity of India... Perform the duties of my office... uphold the Constitution and Law." it is the form of Oath taken by -
Under which article, did Supreme Court recently declare the Migrants (Determination by Tribunal) Act, 1983 as unconstitutional for violation of the sacred duty of centre?
TDSAT judgments can be challenged in the:
Fathima Beevi died recently. Consider the following statements regarding her : 1. She was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India. 2. She served as the Governor of Kerala from 1997-2001. 3. She was the first Muslim woman to enter into higher judiciary. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Which one of the following is appointed as the fourth female Judge of Supreme Court in April 2010?
Who amongst the following, recently appointed as Supreme Court judge, was not earlier judge of a High Court?
Who was the Chief Justice of India when Public Interest litigation was introduced in the Indian Judicial System?
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the code given below: Assertion (A): The public interest litigation permits public-minded citizens to reach the Court of Law. Reason (R): The public-minded people may seek Justice for the person who is unable to reach the Court of Law for any reasons. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in:
The status of women in Indian Society was glorified by a Judgement of a Court in September, 2003. The Court is-
In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed that Central Bureau of Investigation is a ‘Caged Parrot’?
Supreme Court judgment regarding homosexuality is related to which of the following?
Under which law is it prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language?
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Public Interest Litigation in India is essential for the rule of law. Reason (R): Public Interest Litigation provides effective access to Justice to socially and economically weaker sections. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :