Supreme court Flashcards
Apex court of India
Supreme court
Highest court of appeal
Supreme court
Type of judicial system in India
Single unified judicial system
Give one reason for having the single unified judicial system
- Single unified judicial system is important for federal governance
- In a federal set up , there is a constitutional division of power between legislative, judiciary, executive
Who determines the strength of the supreme court?
Parliament
By whom judges of Supreme Court are appointed?
President in consultation with Chief Justice of India
How is Chief Justice appointed?
- Appointment of Chief Justice is a political decision
- There are no set conventions
What is impeachment?
Procedure through which Chief Justice or a judge is removed
Qualification of the judge of supreme court
a) must have been a judge in one or more high court for 5 consecutive years
b) should have been an advocate in one or more high courts for 10 consecutive years
c) should be a distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president
What does the oath of office of the judge bind him to do?
a) bear true faith and allegiance towards the constitution of India
b) uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
c)perform the duties of his office with fear or favour, affection or ill-will
On what grounds can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed?
On grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity
Salary of chief justice
1 lakh
Salary of the judges of the Supreme Court
₹90,000
Seat of the supreme court
New Delhi, capital of India
One important exclusive function of the Supreme court
to interpret the constitution
Name the courts that are empowered to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights
Supreme court
High courts
Why is the judiciary kept independent from the control of executive and legislative?
a) an independent and supreme judiciary is an essential requirement of federal government
b)To ensure the human rights and democracy of India
c)To safeguard dignity of the judges and the courts
Cases of original jurisdiction of the supreme court
1) Cases of dispute between union government and one or more states
2) Cases of dispute between two or more states
Final authority to interpret constitution is power of _____________
Supreme court
Writs issued by supreme court
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Writ of Mandamus
Writ of prohibition
Writ of certiorari
Writ of Quo Warranto
2 administrative functions of the supreme court
a) making rules/ recommendation for the transfer of judges from one high court to another
b)Inspect the working of high courts periodically
When can salary of judges of the Supreme Court be reduced?
Under article 360 of the constitution of India,
during the operation of financial emergency,
salary of the judges of Supreme Court can be reduced.
