Civics
The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, and judicial independence)
Practice questions
If judiciary decides under executive pressure what would be the most serious constitutional problem?Why is the role of Supreme Court and High Courts special in protecting Fundamental Rights?How does the right to appeal in court hierarchy strengthen democratic justice?How did PIL expand the judiciary's role beyond traditional dispute resolution?Why are judicial independence and judicial accountability considered necessary together?How is judiciary's interpretation of law different from executive's implementation of law?If Parliament makes a law conflicting with Fundamental Rights what will be the judiciary's role?How does an independent judiciary protect a weak citizen against a powerful state?Why is judicial independence linked with appointment of judges and security of tenure?How is the idea of contempt of court related to judicial independence?What is the deepest relation between judicial review and rule of law?Why is High Courts' supervision over subordinate courts important in the judicial system?Why is fair hearing in court considered not merely a procedure but a right?If judiciary does not protect citizens' rights what long-term effect will it have on democracy?Why do Supreme Court decisions have precedential importance?Why does judicial independence not mean completely unlimited power?Why is judicial review of government decisions a balance rather than conflict in democracy?How does a mechanism like PIL change access to justice for a poor citizen?How does the problem of pending cases in courts affect the principle of justice?In which situation is judicial independence tested the most?