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Indian Judiciary — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What Indian Judiciary covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Structure and Importance.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in Indian Judiciary
1
Structure and Importance of Indian Judiciary
- Indian judiciary follows a pyramid hierarchy: Supreme Court → High Courts → District Courts → Local Courts
- It is an independent, statutory, and impartial organ of government
- Essential for protecting citizens' rights and resolving disputes between Centre and States
2
Supreme Court - The Apex Court
- Located in Delhi, highest judicial authority in India
- Consists of 1 Chief Justice + 28 other judges (total 29)
- Chief Justice appointed by President of India
3
Supreme Court Jurisdiction and Powers
- Original Jurisdiction: Direct cases between Centre-State, State-State disputes, fundamental rights protection
- Appellate Jurisdiction: Appeals from High Courts in constitutional, civil (₹1 lakh+), criminal cases
- Advisory Jurisdiction: President can seek advice on important public matters
4
High Courts - State Level Apex Courts
- One High Court per state (or common for multiple states)
- Examples: Punjab-Haryana-Chandigarh share one; Assam High Court covers 7 northeastern states
- Chief Justice appointed by President consulting Supreme Court Chief Justice and State Governor
Key Concepts
The Indian judiciary is organizedThe Constitution ensures that the judiciaryThe power of a courtThe power to review and modifyThe President can seek advice from
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