What is the Supreme Court called in India?
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The Supreme Court is the highest court of India. In exams, remember Supreme Court as the highest court.
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The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, and judicial independence)
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Easy · Level 67 · judiciary,supreme court,highest court
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- The highest court of the country
- Village court of a state
- Municipal office
- Election campaign centre
Easy · Level 67 · high court,state level,judiciary
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- State level
- Village level
- Family level
- School level
Easy · Level 67 · judiciary,justice,law interpretation
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- To interpret law and give justice
- To campaign in elections
- To prepare budget
- To allocate portfolios to ministers
Easy · Level 67 · judicial independence,fair decision,courts
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- Courts can give fair decisions without pressure
- Courts contest elections
- Courts run the government
- Courts collect taxes
Easy · Level 67 · supreme court,appeal,rights
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- For protection of rights or appeal
- To take school admission
- To open a shop in market
- To print election posters
Easy · Level 67 · high court,state judiciary,cases
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- To give justice and hear cases at state level
- To form the Union government
- To elect the President
- To print electoral roll
Easy · Level 67 · independent judiciary,democracy,constitution
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- So justice can be given free from government pressure
- So courts can campaign
- So Parliament closes
- So elections do not happen
Easy · Level 67 · unconstitutional law,judicial review,constitution
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- It can declare it unconstitutional
- It can make it a sports rule
- It can make it an election symbol
- It can make it a private letter
Easy · Level 67 · judges,impartiality,judicial independence
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- Improper pressure and bias
- Only books
- Only weather
- Only sports
Easy · Level 67 · law,evidence,court decision
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- On the basis of law and evidence
- On the basis of money power
- On the basis of fear
- On the basis of rumour
Easy · Level 67 · constitution,citizen rights,judiciary
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- The Constitution and citizens’ rights
- Only market prices
- Only sports rules
- Only private profit
Easy · Level 67 · supreme court,final appeal,highest court
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- At the national judicial level
- At Gram Sabha level
- At school level
- At market committee level
Easy · Level 67 · court hierarchy,high court,district court
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- District and subordinate courts
- Only Parliament
- Only Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Only Election Commission
Easy · Level 67 · separation of powers,judiciary,executive
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- So justice remains fair and independent
- So ministers become judges
- So courts campaign
- So Constitution is removed
Easy · Level 67 · judicial review,government decision,checks and balances
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- Judicial review
- Election campaign
- Budget presentation
- Minister appointment
Easy · Level 67 · PIL,public interest,judiciary
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- To raise issues related to public interest in court
- To do private shopping
- To distribute election symbols
- To prepare budget
Easy · Level 67 · supreme court,high court,judiciary
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- Judiciary
- Executive
- Legislature
- Election Commission
Easy · Level 67 · appeal,higher court,judiciary
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- Asking a higher court to re-examine a decision
- Asking for votes in election
- Making a budget
- Becoming a minister
Easy · Level 67 · constitution,judicial review,supreme law
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- Constitution
- Sports calendar
- Market list
- Private diary
Easy · Level 67 · judiciary,judicial independence,impartial judges,rule of law,access to justice
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- So that all parties can receive justice according to the law
- So that the more powerful party can always benefit
- So that every case is decided in favour of the government
- So that judges decide according to their personal preferences
High Court is the main court at which level?
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High Court is the main court for a state or states. In exams, connect High Court with state level court.
View question detailsWhat is the main work of the judiciary?
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The judiciary resolves disputes according to law. In exams, remember judiciary with justice delivery.
View question detailsWhat is the simple meaning of judicial independence?
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Judicial independence helps courts take impartial decisions. In exams, connect independence with no pressure.
View question detailsWhat can be one reason to go to the Supreme Court?
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The Supreme Court can be a forum for rights protection and final appeal. In exams, remember appeal and rights.
View question detailsWhat is the main work of a High Court in a state?
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A High Court hears important legal cases in a state. In exams, connect High Court with state judiciary.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to keep the judiciary independent in democracy?
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An independent judiciary protects citizens’ rights and the Constitution. In exams, treat it as a democracy safeguard.
View question detailsIf a law is against the Constitution, what can a court do?
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A court can stop a law that violates the Constitution. In exams, remember constitutional supremacy.
View question detailsSupreme Court judges should decide independently from what?
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Judges should decide on the basis of law and Constitution. In exams, remember impartiality.
View question detailsOn what basis should disputes be resolved in court?
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A court gives decisions by looking at law and evidence. In exams, remember evidence and law together.
View question detailsWhat does the judiciary protect in India?
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The judiciary is considered guardian of the Constitution and rights. In exams, remember guardian of Constitution.
View question detailsAt which level is a Supreme Court decision generally considered final?
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The Supreme Court is the highest court, so its decisions are very important. In exams, remember highest appellate court.
View question detailsWhich courts are generally below the High Court?
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District and subordinate courts function below the High Court. In exams, remember court hierarchy.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to keep judiciary separate from executive?
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Separation helps courts remain free from government pressure. In exams, remember separation of powers.
View question detailsJudiciary checking a government decision is related to what?
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Judicial review allows courts to check the constitutionality of government decisions. In exams, connect it with checks and balances.
View question detailsWhat is the simple purpose of Public Interest Litigation?
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PIL can bring public problems before the court. In exams, remember PIL and public interest.
View question detailsSupreme Court and High Courts are part of which branch?
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The Supreme Court and High Courts are major parts of the judiciary. In exams, remember the court system.
View question detailsWhat does appeal mean in court?
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In appeal, a higher court may review the decision of a lower court. In exams, remember appeal hierarchy.
View question detailsAccording to which document does the judiciary check laws?
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The Constitution is the supreme law of the country. In exams, remember the relation between Constitution and judicial review.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary for judges to be impartial?
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An impartial judge decides on the basis of facts and law, without being influenced by a person, the government, wealth, or personal preference. This gives every party in a case an equal opportunity to be heard and receive justice. Deciding every case in favour of the government would be bias, not impartiality. Exam tip: Link judicial impartiality with equal justice before the law.
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