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The Union Judiciary The Supreme Court

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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1. Need for an Independent Judiciary

  • An independent judiciary is essential in a federation because it gives a fair interpretation of the Constitution.
  • It also settles disputes between the Union and the states, and among states.
  • India has a single integrated judicial hierarchy for the whole country.
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2. Origin, Position and Composition of the Supreme Court

  • The Supreme Court of India is a legacy of the Federal Court of India under the Government of India Act of 1935.
  • Earlier, decisions of the Federal Court could be appealed to the Privy Council of the UK.
  • Now the Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in India.
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3. Appointment, Collegium System and NJAC

  • Every Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President after consultation with judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
  • While appointing judges other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of India must be consulted.
  • The CJI consults the four seniormost Judges of the Supreme Court before recommending appointments.
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4. Removal and Independence of Judges

  • Supreme Court judges cannot be removed by the President even though they are appointed by the President.
  • A judge can be removed only by impeachment.
  • Removal is based on proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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India has one unified judicial systemThe Supreme Court is the finalThe Supreme Court consists ofEvery judge of the Supreme CourtThe Chief Justice of India consults

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