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The Judiciary

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

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1. The Judiciary: Meaning and Structure

  • The Constitution of India provides an independent, uniform and integrated judicial set-up in India.
  • The job of the Judiciary is to interpret laws and give punishment to law breakers.
  • The judicial system of India is like a pyramid.
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2. The Supreme Court

  • The Supreme Court is the top judicial set-up of the country.
  • It consists of the Chief Justice and 33 other judges.
  • The number of judges is fixed by Parliament from time to time.
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3. The High Courts

  • The Constitution provides for the establishment of High Courts in the states.
  • Parliament may establish a common High Court for two or more states.
  • A Union Territory may have a separate High Court of its own.
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4. Writs

  • The Supreme Court and High Courts protect Fundamental Rights by issuing writs.
  • The five writs are Habeas Corpus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Mandamus and Quo Warranto.
  • Habeas Corpus is a great safeguard for personal freedom.

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The judiciary interprets lawsIndia’s judicial system is arranged likeThe Supreme Court is the topOriginal jurisdiction means the authorityThe Supreme Court hears appeals after

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What are the important topics in The Judiciary for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Judiciary include Structure and Hierarchy of Indian Judicial System, Hierarchy of Indian Courts and Case Flow, Mind map showing the two main types of court cases and their examples. These are the concepts ICSE Class 8 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Judiciary — ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 41 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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