Indian Polity From M. Laxmikanth

Consider the following statements:
1. A retired Supreme Court Judge cannot act as a Judge of the Supreme Court even for a temporary period.
2. A High Court Judge may be appointed as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
2. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other.
3. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any corporation or individual on one side and one or more States on the other.
4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between two or more States.
Which of these statements are correct?

In which of the following categories of cases, the Supreme Court of India has the power to decide?
1. A reference made by the President on a question of law or fact.
2. A case involving interpretation of the Constitution.
3. A case involving a substantial question of law of general importance.
4. A case where the constitutionality of any law has been challenged.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court of India can sit only in Delhi.
2. The Supreme Court of India can sit in places other than Delhi which the Chief Justice of India may appoint with the approval of the President.
3. The Parliament may make provisions for conferring supplemental powers upon the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assertion (A): The Supreme Court is a Court of Record.
Reason (R): Once a Court is made a Court of Record, its power to punish for its contempt necessarily follows from that position.
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In the appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court, the recommendations of the collegium consisting of the Chief Justice of India and four of the senior most Judges of the Supreme Court is binding on the President of India, because:

Which one of the following statements regarding the exercise of judicial review is not correct?

Article 141 of the Constitution lays down that the law declared by Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India. Therefore, the Supreme Court:

Which one of the following is directly related to the Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?

How can the number of Judges in the Supreme Court of India be increased?

Assertion (A): Judicial Review is a process to restrain the executive or the legislature from exercising power which may not be sanctioned by the Constitution.
Reason (R): The source of the power of judicial review is Article 13 of the Constitution.
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Consider the following statements:
1. Parliament can extend, but cannot curtail the jurisdiction and power of the Supreme Court.
2. No discussion can take place in Parliament with respect to the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court in the discharge of his duties.
3. A retired judge of the Supreme Court cannot appear or plead in any court or before any authority within the territory of India.
4. The salaries and allowances of the judges of the Supreme Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of these statements are correct?

Which one of the following categories of disputes is excluded from the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

In order to remove a judge of the Supreme Court, the President is required by the Constitution to receive an address by each House of Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of the House, and by a prescribed majority of members of the House present and voting. The prescribed majority is

Which one of the following is not an essential condition for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court?

The rules for regulating the practice and procedure of the Supreme Court are made by the:

Assertion (A): The rule-making power of the Supreme Court is not subject to any law made by the Parliament of India.
Reason (R): Only an impartial and independent judiciary can protect the rights of the individual without fear or favour.
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When the Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President, he is required to consult:

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court:
1. The reference for advice may be made to the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact by the President of India.
2. Disputes arising out of pre-constitution treaties and agreements excluded from the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may also be referred to it.
3. The advice given by the Supreme Court is binding on the Government.
4. One of the cases referred to the Supreme Court for its advice was the constitutionality of the Kerala Education Bill.
Which of these are correct?

Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters pertains only to a:

The Supreme Court of India is different from its counterpart in the U.S.A.:

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

Law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all the courts within the territory of India. Here ‘courts’ mean

Which one of the following statements is correct?
If the Chief Justice of India is to make a request for attendance of a Judge of a High Court at the sitting of the Supreme Court as an ad hoc judge:

Which of the following has jurisdiction to decide a dispute between Central Government and a State Government?

Assertion (A): The Supreme Court is a court of record.
Reason (R): It delivers judgements in open court.
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Which one of the following statements is correct?

Which one of the following statements is correct?
The power of judicial review means the power of the Supreme Court to:

What is the correct chronological sequence of the following advisory opinions given by the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution of India?
1. Delhi Laws Act
2. Berubari Union
3. Sea Customs Act
4. Special Courts Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India may be enlarged by:

What age is prescribed for a person to qualify for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?

Assertion (A): The Supreme Court of India is bound by its own judgements.
Reason (R): The highest court binds all subordinate courts by its own judgements.
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Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is based on:

Disputes between States come to the Supreme Court under:

Consider the following statements:
1. Supreme Court’s power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Court.
2. A citizen is free to approach High Court or Supreme Court as he chooses whenever his fundamental rights are violated.
3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India.
Which of the above statement(s) is / are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding Supreme Court of India are correct?
1. It has the power to entertain appeal from any court or tribunal within India.
2. It has the power to deliver advisory opinion on any question of fact or law referred to it by the President.
3. Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are subject to vote by the Parliament.
4. Its jurisdiction is binding on all other courts within India.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below: