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The Judiciary — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What The Judiciary covers in Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Overview of Indian Judicial System.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in The Judiciary
1
Overview of Indian Judicial System
- India has a unified judicial system for the entire country (unlike the USA which has separate state and federal courts)
- The judiciary is independent of the Legislature and Executive branches
- Supreme Court is at the apex, followed by High Courts, then subordinate courts
2
Supreme Court of India
- Established on January 28, 1950, by an Act of Parliament
- Located in New Delhi
- Currently has 34 judges including the Chief Justice
3
Supreme Court Qualifications and Appointment
- Must be a citizen of India
- Should have served as High Court Judge for at least 5 years, OR
- Should have been an advocate of High Court for at least 10 years, OR
4
Powers and Functions of Supreme Court
- Original Powers: Disputes between Union and States, Constitutional interpretation
- Appellate Powers: Hears appeals from lower courts
- Advisory Powers: Advises President on constitutional matters
Key Concepts
The highest court of lawStateLower courts functioning under High CourtsAlternative dispute resolution mechanism establishedPower of the Supreme Court
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Key topics in The Judiciary include Overview of Indian Judicial System, Supreme Court of India, Supreme Court Qualifications and Appointment, Powers and Functions of Supreme Court. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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Sources & Official References
- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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