The Judiciary
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When was the Supreme Court of India established and where is it located?
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The Supreme Court of India was established on January 28, 1950, by an Act of Parliament. It is located in New Delhi and serves as the highest court of law in the country.
What are the three main qualifications required to become a Supreme Court judge?
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1. Must be a citizen of India 2. Should have served as a High Court Judge for at least 5 years, OR been an advocate of High Court for at least 10 years 3. Should be a distinguished jurist in the view …
A citizen files a petition claiming their fundamental right to freedom of speech has been violated by a government order. Which court power helps them and under which Article?
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The Supreme Court can issue writs under Article 32 to protect fundamental rights. Article 32 is called the 'heart and soul of the constitution' by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The court can issue 5 types of wri…
Why is India's judicial system called 'uniform' and how is it different from the American system?
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India has a common judicial system for the entire country with one hierarchy - Supreme Court at top, then High Courts, then subordinate courts. America has separate court systems for federal and state…
What happens when Parliament passes a law that violates the Constitution?
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The Supreme Court uses its power of Judicial Review to examine the law. If found unconstitutional, the court declares it invalid and unconstitutional. This power helps maintain the supremacy of the Co…
How many High Courts are there in India currently, and which was the first High Court established?
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There are currently 25 High Courts in India. The Calcutta (Kolkata) High Court was the first High Court established in India. The British established the first three High Courts in Calcutta, Bombay, a…
A dispute arises between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over river water sharing. Which court has jurisdiction to hear this case and why?
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The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to hear disputes between states. This means the case goes directly to the Supreme Court without going through lower courts first. This power ensures neutral…
What is the retirement age for Supreme Court judges and High Court judges?
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Supreme Court judges retire at age 65 years. High Court judges retire at age 62 years. Both can resign before reaching retirement age by submitting resignation to the President.
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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