Civics
The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, and judicial independence)
Practice questions
How can the judiciary be powerful and limited at the same time?Why is judicial review of a government policy not the same as making policy?In which situation can confusion arise between judicial activism and judicial overreach?How does the appeal system in judicial hierarchy strengthen fairness?What problem may arise if criticism of judiciary and contempt of court are not distinguished?If access to courts becomes limited only to the rich, what effect will it have on democracy?What burden can misuse of Public Interest Litigation place on the judiciary?Why is court striking down an unconstitutional law not considered anti-democratic?How does the principle 'no one is above law' connect with judiciary?If court orders are not obeyed, what effect will it have on legality of the State?How does judicial independence protect civil liberties from political majority?How can heavy pendency of cases affect access to justice?What is the most appropriate caution regarding judiciary and media trial?In Indian system, how are judicial review and parliamentary supremacy balanced?If a High Court is under state government pressure, what effect will it have on citizens' rights?What is the main meaning of courts following natural justice?How are judicial control over government and democratic mandate of government balanced?Why can judiciary be called the 'last refuge of rights'?If judiciary starts deciding only in favour of government, what effect will it have on democratic trust?Why is it necessary to know the limits of a court's jurisdiction?