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Judiciary at Central and State Level

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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Card 1Basic Concepts

What are the three organs of Government and what is the principal function of the Judiciary?

Answer

The three organs of Government are Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary. The principal function of the Judiciary is to give justice. It punishes violators of law, interprets the Constitution, and pro

Card 2Basic Concepts

What type of judicial system does India have and who is the constitutional head of the entire judiciary?

Answer

India has a uniform, single, common and integrated judicial system for the whole nation. The President is the constitutional and formal head of the entire judiciary, and convicts can file mercy petiti

Card 3Supreme Court Structure

According to Article 124, what is the composition of the Supreme Court as of 2015?

Answer

According to Article 124, the Supreme Court consists of 28 judges (1 Chief Justice + 27 other judges) as of 2015. Parliament may increase the number of judges by Act, and the President can appoint add

Card 4Supreme Court Structure

List the five qualifications required to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

Answer

1. Must be a citizen of India 2. Must have served for at least 5 years as a Judge of any High Court 3. Must have practiced law for at least 10 years in any High Court 4. Must be a distinguished jurist

Card 5Supreme Court Structure

What is the retirement age of Supreme Court judges and what restrictions apply after retirement?

Answer

The retirement age of Supreme Court judges is 65 years. After retirement, they cannot practice law in any court of India. Generally, a retired senior Supreme Court judge is selected as Chairman of the

Card 6Supreme Court Powers

What are the four types of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Answer

The four types of jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are: 1. Original Jurisdiction 2. Appellate Jurisdiction 3. Advisory Jurisdiction 4. Other Powers (review, contempt, election disputes)

Card 7Supreme Court Powers

What disputes can the Supreme Court decide under its Original Jurisdiction?

Answer

Under Original Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court can decide: a) Disputes between Central Government and one or more States b) Disputes between States or Union and States c) Questions about constitutiona

Card 8Supreme Court Powers

Under what conditions can criminal cases be appealed to the Supreme Court?

Answer

Criminal cases can be appealed to the Supreme Court when: 1. Trial court acquitted the accused from death punishment but High Court convicted for death punishment 2. High Court withdrew a case from su

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