civics judiciary Flashcards
what is the importance of judiciary?
it not only resolves disputes, but is the final interpreter of the constitution
when is justice possible?
when the judiciary is independent, impartial and unbaised
what is the role of judiciary?
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.
can the judge be removed easily?how is he removed?
no,there is a special procedure to remove them ,called impeachment.
what is civil cases?
it is related to disputes over property ,marrage,money ,rent matter ,purchase of good etc.
what is criminal case?
it involve offences like robberies , murders, cheating , harassing of women ,beating ,violence ,kidnapping etc.
what is the unique feature of our federal democratic setup ?
it is a single unified and integrated judicial system for the whole country.
which is the highest judicial system in india ?
supreme court
the supreme court was established on
jan 26 ,1950
who are there in a supreme?
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
what was the highest of of india during the British period know as?
Federal court of india
who is appointed as chief justice of india?
the senior most judge
what are qualification of a judge?
The person must be-
- a citizen of india
- a judge of the high court/courts for a minimum period of 5 years.
- a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president of India
when the tenure of a judge ?
till they attain the age of 65 years
what is special majority?
an absolute majority of total two-third majority of the total members present and voting in each house