judicial organs + committees Flashcards
ICJ: Origin: - Principal Judicial organ of The United Nations.
Est: - The UN Charter —
hq? President: ?? Vice Presiden??:
:
The Court is composed of — Judges, who are elected by an absolute majority in both the General Assembly (97
votes) and Security Council (8 votes) for — years term.
Judges are chosen based on their qualifications, not their nationality, but no two Judges can be from the same country.
From India, Justice—– (India) is serving as a member judge, and was re-elected in —. how many indians?
1945
HAGUE
Joan E. Donoghue (the USA); since February 8th, 2021
vp: Kirill Gevorgian (Russia); since February 8th, 2021
15 judges
9 yr ter
Dalveer Bhandari (since 2012)
2018
4 indians:
Judge Dalveer Bhandari: Member of the Court since 27 April 2012
Raghunandan Swarup Pathak: 1989-1991
Nagendra Singh: 1973-1988
Sir Benegal Rau: 1952-1953 - FIRST
ICJ: Origin: - Principal Judicial organ of The United Nations.
Est: - The UN Charter —
hq? President: ?? Vice Presiden??:
:
The Court is composed of — Judges, who are elected by an absolute majority in both the General Assembly (97
votes) and Security Council (8 votes) for — years term.
Judges are chosen based on their qualifications, not their nationality, but no two Judges can be from the same country.
From India, Justice—– (India) is serving as a member judge, and was re-elected in —. how many indians?
1945
HAGUE
Joan E. Donoghue (the USA); since February 8th, 2021
vp: Kirill Gevorgian (Russia); since February 8th, 2021
15 judges
9 yr ter
Dalveer Bhandari (since 2012)
2018
4 indians:
Judge Dalveer Bhandari: Member of the Court since 27 April 2012
Raghunandan Swarup Pathak: 1989-1991
Nagendra Singh: 1973-1988
Sir Benegal Rau: 1952-1953 - FIRST
The ICJ, also known as the —-, settles legal disputes between States and gives advisory opinions on legal questions that have been referred to it by other authorized UN organs.
The Court has a dual mission, consisting, on the one hand, of settling disputes of a legal nature submitted to it
by States in accordance with international law and, on the other hand, of giving advisory opinions on legal
questions which may be submitted to it.
Updates: -
Recently, the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly elected —– from Australia
to serve as a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) replacing James Crawford of Australia, who died in
May 2021 and served the Court from February 2015.
After the due directions are given by the International Court of Justice, Pakistan’s National Assembly has passed the ICJ (Review and Re-consideration) Bill, 2020 which will provide the right of appeal to Indian deathrow prisoner —
World Court
Hillary Charlesworth - australia
Kulbhushan Jadhav
ICC:
Governed by an international treaty called the — Statute adopted on ——, –, the ICC is
the world’s first permanent international criminal court
hq?
President:??? the Presidency oversees the activities of the Registry and organizes the work
of the judicial Divisions.
Other Organs of ICC: - The ICC has four principal organs: the Presidency, the Judicial Divisions, the Office of the
Prosecutor, and the Registry
Rome statute
july 17, 1998
Based in: - The Hague, the Netherlands.
Piotr Hofmański (Poland);
On -, —– Rome Statute took effect upon ratification by — states, officially establishing the ICC. statute adopted on —- Since it hasno retroactive jurisdiction, the ICC deals with crimes committed on or after this date.
The Court investigates and, tries, where warranted, individuals, charged with the gravest crimes of concern to
the international community, such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of
aggression
The ICC aims to hold those responsible for their crimes and to prevent the crimes as per the International criminal justice.
India is not a party to Rome Statute along with the —, — and —
On Friday, February 12th, 2021, British barrister Karim Khan was elected as the new Chief prosecutor.
The ICC’s new prosecutor has asked the court to re-launch an inquiry into alleged crimes against humanity
committed by the Taliban and supporters of the Islamic State in Afghanistan since 2003. And, the court has
notified the Taliban via Afghanistan’s embassy in the Netherlands that it intends to resume an investigation.
1 july 2002 - effect
60 states
adopted- july 1998
india, usa, Russia and China.
Origin: Article — of the Constitution of India; Supreme Judicial Institution of India
Established on: - —.–,
Chief Justice: - Justice Uday Umesh Lalit (49thCJI) (Date of Retirement November 8th, 2022). He was sworn in on
August 27th 2022 by President Draupadi Murmu.
The next Justice in the line of becoming CJI is Justice Dhananjay Y. Chandrachud, who will be sworn in on
November 9th, 2022.
Other Judges: -
Currently, there are a total of 29 (including the Chief Justice of India) (As of September 30th, 2022)
As per the Supreme Court of India Number of Judges (Amendment) Act, —, the maximum possible strength is —
(33 Judges+ 1 CJI). As per the country’s Constitution, Judges of the Supreme Court retire at age of 65
ART 124
jan 26, 1950
2019 act
34 max
In September 2021, — new Judges were administered the oath of office as Judges of the Supreme Court,
taking up its strength to 33. Furthermore, the resolution included three women Judges, for the first time with
Justice — set to become the first women CJI of India in —.
Recently, in May 2022, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice — and Gujarat High Court Judge— have been appointed as Judges of the Supreme Court; and Justice Pardiwala will also be in line to become the Chief Justice of India.
as of nov’22: there are – judges in sc, including cji chandrachud
9
bv nagarathna - 2027
Sudhanshu Dhulia - guwahati
Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala;- gujju hc
27
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of
India, the highest Constitutional court, with the power of judicial review.
The proceedings of the Supreme Court are conducted in — only. The Supreme Court Rules, — are
framed under Article — of the Constitution to regulate the practice and procedure of the Supreme Court.
englihs
1966
art 145
HCs: Origin: Article — of the Constitution of India; Highest Judicial Court in an Indian State
Presided over by: - Each Court is presided by one Chief Justice
Other Judges: - The number of Judges in a High Court unlike the Supreme Court is decided by the — of India rather than the Parliament
Description:
Each High Court has jurisdiction over a state, a Union territory, or a group of States and Union Territories. As per The Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act of –, one High Court can serve for more than one Indian
State.
There are a total of — High courts in the country.
The newest High Courts are the — Court and — High Court, both established in
the year —, taking the tally to 25 High Courts in the country
Delhi High Court–Justice —–
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President
1956
25 Hcs
teelgana hc and andhra prdaesh hc- 2019
Satish Chandra Sharma
Origin: - Constitutional Position under Article – of the Constitution of India
Appointed by: - Hon’ble President of India under art – of the Constitution
Current: - R Venkataramani, a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court, has been appointed as the Attorney General
of India for a period of — years. He took over from 91-year-old incumbent AG K. K. Venugopal, whose tenure
ended on September 30. The Central Government had extended the term of K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General
(AG) for one more year. This is the second time the Centre has extended his tenure. Venugopal was appointed the
AG of India in —. He is 91 years old and on his third extension. Venugopal has conveyed to the Government that
in view of his advanced age, he would not be able to continue after the end of his current term.
He succeeded Mukul Rohatgi who was AG from 2014-2017.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi has declined the
Government’s offer to be Attorney General for India, after K K Venugopal, after “second thoughts”
Description: -
The Attorney General is a part of the Union Executive. The AG is the highest law officer in the country. S/he
should be qualified to be appointed Judges of the —-
art 76
art 76(1) - prez appts
3 yrs
2017
judges of Supreme Court.
AG:
Duties and Functions: -
To give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, which are referred to her/him by the President;
To perform such other duties of a legal character that is assigned to her/him by the President.
To appear on behalf of the Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court or in any case in any High court in which the GoI is concerned;
To represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under
Article — (Power of the President to consult the Supreme Court) of the Constitution, and
To discharge any other functions conferred on her/him by the Constitution or any other law
Rights and Limitations:
S/he has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament, or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which s/he may be named a member, but without a right to vote.
S/he enjoys all the privileges and immunities that are available to a Member of Parliament.
S/he does not fall in the category of Government servants. S/he is not debarred from private legal practice.
However, s/he should not advise or hold a brief against the GoI.
art 143
SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA (SGI)
Origin: - Statutory position under Law Officers (Terms and Conditions) Rules, —
Current: - –
Other Members: - There are several Additional Solicitor Generals of India under the SGI.
Description: -
The Solicitor General of India is below the Attorney General for India (AGI) and is the second law officer of the
country.
S/he works under the AGI and also advises the Government in legal matters.
Solicitor general is appointed for a period of — years by the Appointment Committee of Cabinet chaired by the —-.
Notes: -
The Central Government on September 13th notified the redesignation of Assistant Solicitor General of India as Deputy Solicitor General of India (DSGI) for future references
1972
tushar mehta
3 yrs
chaired by pm
SGI:
Duties and Functions: -
To give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal
character, assigned to him by the Government of India;
To represent the Government of India in any reference made by the President to the Supreme Court under
Article 143 of the Constitution; and
To appear, whenever it is required, in the Supreme Court or in any High Court on behalf of the Government of
India in cases, in which the Government of India is an interested party
ADVOCATE GENERAL OF STATES
Origin: Constitutional post under art —; Highest law office in the State
Chairperson: Each State has its own Advocate General.
Other Members: Additional Advocate Generals
Description: -
An Advocate General is a legal advisor to a State Government. S/he should be qualified to be appointed as a judge
of—–
Duties and Functions: -
S/he is bound by the Constitution for such duties and functions as is mentioned therein or any other
Constitutional law.
S/he is responsible to advise the State Government on the legal matters that the governor refers to him/her.
S/he also has to perform all the duties of legal characteristics as are assigned to him/her by the state governor.
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MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Origin: - Ministry of Law and Justice is the oldest limb of the Government of India dating back to —- when the
Charter Act — was enacted by the British Parliament.
Current Law Minister: - Shri —
Description: -
It is a cabinet ministry that deals in the management of legal affairs, legislative activities, and the administration
of justice.
The Ministry comprises of the Legislative Department, the Department of — and the Department of
—. The Department of Legal Affairs is concerned with advising the various Ministries of the Central
Government while the Legislative Department is concerned with the drafting of principal legislation for the
Central Government. The Department of Justice performs administrative functions in relation to the
appointment of various Judges at various courts in India and other related are
1833 - charter act, 1833
Kiren Rijiju
dept of Legal Affairs + dept of justice + legislative dept
MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE
Origin: - Ministry of Law and Justice is the oldest limb of the Government of India dating back to —- when the
Charter Act — was enacted by the British Parliament.
Current Law Minister: - Shri —
Description: -
It is a cabinet ministry that deals in the management of legal affairs, legislative activities, and the administration
of justice.
The Ministry comprises of the Legislative Department, the Department of — and the Department of
—. The Department of Legal Affairs is concerned with advising the various Ministries of the Central
Government while the Legislative Department is concerned with the drafting of principal legislation for the
Central Government. The Department of Justice performs administrative functions in relation to the
appointment of various Judges at various courts in India and other related are
1833 - charter act, 1833
Kiren Rijiju
dept of Legal Affairs + dept of justice + legislative dept
BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA (BCI)
Chairperson: - Shri —— (Appointed 6th time in a row on February 6th, 2022)
Vice Chairpers: Shri. S —-
Description: -
The Bar Council of India is a Statutory Body established under Section 4 of the Advocates Act —- that
regulates legal practice and legal education in India.
Its members are elected from amongst the lawyers in India and as such represents the Indian bar. The Council
elects its own Chairman and Vice-Chairman for a period of —– years from amongst its members.
It conducts the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), which awards the state-enrolled advocate with a ‘Certificate
of Enrolment’ which enables the state-enrolled advocate to practice law as an advocate in any High Court and
Lower Court within the territory of India.
Manan Kumar Mishra
Prabakaran
1961 advocates act
2 years
NATIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY (NALSA)
Origin: -The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities
Act, — to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for
amicable settlement of disputes.
Chairperson: - Hon’ble Justice — has been appointed as the Executive Chairman of NALSA.
NALSA is housed at Supreme Court of India.
Description: -
In every State, State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and directions of
the NALSA and to give free legal services to the people and conduct Lok Adalats in the State.
The State Legal Services Authority is headed by Hon’ble —– who is the Patron-in-Chief of the State Legal Services Authority.
In every District, District Legal Services Authority has been constituted to implement Legal Services
Programmes in the District. The District Legal Services Authority is chaired by the —- of the
respective district.
1987
sp bharucha
Chief Justice of the respective High Court
District Judge
Origin: - Tribunals were not part of the original Constitution; it was added in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, —.
Article —- deals with Administrative Tribunals.
Article — deals with tribunals for other matters, such as taxation, foreign exchange, industrial and labour
disputes, land reform, etc.
Descriptions: -
Tribunals are institutions established for discharging judicial or quasi-judicial duties. The objective may be to
reduce the caseload of the judiciary or to bring in subject expertise for technical matters.
Appeals from tribunals are usually filed before the concerned High Court. However, some laws specify that appeals from certain tribunals will be filed before the Supreme Court; such as National Green Tribunal (NGT),
etc.
Updates: -
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated a separate Bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
at —- to deal exclusively with service matters of Government employees. crrent cat chair?
Subject: Appointments to Public Services
1976
article 323A
art 323B
srinagar
Hon’ble Chairman Sh. Justice Ranjit Vasantrao More
The Tribunals Reforms Act, — was passed by the Parliament in August 2021. The Act replaced the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021: -
The Act dissolved – appellate tribunals/boards and shifts their functions to other existing judicial bodies such as high courts.
Tribunals are not originally a part of the Constitution of India. Tribunals are created to avoid the regular courts’
route for dispensation of disputes.
The 42nd Amendment Act introduced these provisions in accordance with the recommendations of the — Committee.
The Amendment introduced Part —– to the Constitution. This Part is called ‘Tribunals’. It contains two
articles: 323 a ans 323 B
2021
8 appellate
Swaran Singh (fund duties)
XIV-A - Tribunals (14A)
The Tribunals Reforms Act, — was passed by the Parliament in August 2021. The Act replaced the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021: -
The Act dissolved – appellate tribunals/boards and shifts their functions to other existing judicial bodies such as high courts.
Tribunals are not originally a part of the Constitution of India. Tribunals are created to avoid the regular courts’
route for dispensation of disputes.
The 42nd Amendment Act introduced these provisions in accordance with the recommendations of the — Committee.
The Amendment introduced Part —– to the Constitution. This Part is called ‘Tribunals’. It contains two
articles: 323 a ans 323 B
2021
8 appellate
Swaran Singh (fund duties)
XIV-A - Tribunals (14A)
