civics judiciary Flashcards

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what is the importance of judiciary?

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it not only resolves disputes, but is the final interpreter of the constitution

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when is justice possible?

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when the judiciary is independent, impartial and unbaised

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what is the role of judiciary?

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it not only protect the rights of the citizens but also resolves various disputes arising out of civil cases, criminal cases and constitutional matters without any pressure from the executive or legislature.

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4
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can the judge be removed easily?how is he removed?

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no,there is a special procedure to remove them ,called impeachment.

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what is civil cases?

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it is related to disputes over property ,marrage,money ,rent matter ,purchase of good etc.

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what is criminal case?

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it involve offences like robberies , murders, cheating , harassing of women ,beating ,violence ,kidnapping etc.

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what is the unique feature of our federal democratic setup ?

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it is a single unified and integrated judicial system for the whole country.

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8
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which is the highest judicial system in india ?

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supreme court

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9
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the supreme court was established on

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jan 26 ,1950

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who are there in a supreme?

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the supreme court comprises of a chief justice , and a maximum number of 31 other judges who are appointed by the president on the recommentation of the collegium system

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what was the highest of of india during the British period know as?

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Federal court of india

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who is appointed as chief justice of india?

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the senior most judge

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what are qualification of a judge?

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The person must be-

  1. a citizen of india
  2. a judge of the high court/courts for a minimum period of 5 years.
  3. a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president of India
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14
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when the tenure of a judge ?

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till they attain the age of 65 years

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15
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what is special majority?

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an absolute majority of total two-third majority of the total members present and voting in each house

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16
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what is the salary of chief justice?

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2.8 lakh per month

17
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what is the salary of a judge?

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2.5 lakhs per month

18
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what is original jurisdiction?

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it is exercised in cases which originate in supreme court

19
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what is Appellate jurisdiction?

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IT is exercised to hear appeals against the decisions of the high court and other courts regarding constitutional ,civil, and criminal cases

20
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What is Advisory Jurisdiction?

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it covers constitutional issues or matters of public importance if the president of india desires to obtain the opinion of the supreme court.

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what is supervisory jurisdiction?

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it empowers the the sumpreme court to supervise the functioning of all the court below it.

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what is a court of record?

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the supreme court functions as the court of record under which the proceeding of all court are presented.

23
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how is the supreme court protector of fundamental right?

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As protector of fundamental right, supreme court may declare a law passed by the legislature null and void , if it encroaches upon the fundamental rights of the people.

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how is the supreme court is the guardian of our constitution?

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as the court doesn’t allow either the executive or the legislature to violate any provision of the constitution.