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Flashcards on Indian Judiciary: Structure and Functions
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What is the highest court in India?
The Supreme Court of India.
What is the main function of the Indian judiciary?
To interpret and apply the laws of the country.
How many levels of courts are there in the Indian judiciary?
Three levels.
What is the role of the Supreme Court in the Indian judiciary?
To protect the fundamental rights of citizens and act as the final court of appeal.
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of India?
The President of India.
What is the tenure of a Supreme Court judge in India?
Until the age of 65 years.
What is the role of High Courts in the Indian judiciary?
To exercise jurisdiction over a specific state or a group of states.
Who appoints the judges of High Courts in India?
The President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the respective state.
What is the role of District Courts in the Indian judiciary?
To handle criminal and civil cases at the district level.
What is the process of appointment of District Court judges in India?
Through the judicial service examination conducted by the respective state public service commissions.
What is the importance of an independent judiciary in a democracy?
To safeguard the rights and liberties of citizens, ensure justice, and provide checks and balances on the other branches of government.
What is the judicial review power of the Indian judiciary?
The power to review the constitutionality of laws and executive actions.
What is the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) system in India?
A mechanism that allows any citizen to file a lawsuit in court for the protection of public interest.
What is the role of the Attorney General of India?
To provide legal advice to the government and represent it in legal matters.
What is the concept of judicial precedent in the Indian judiciary?
The practice of following previous court decisions as a basis for deciding similar cases.
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Which is the highest court in India?
Supreme Court
High Court
District Court
International Court of Justice
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What is the main function of the Indian judiciary?
Enacting laws
Interpreting and applying laws
Enforcing laws
Amending laws
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How many levels of courts are there in the Indian judiciary?
One
Two
Three
Four
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Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court of India?
Prime Minister
Chief Justice of India
President
Governor
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What is the role of High Courts in the Indian judiciary?
Handling criminal cases
Handling civil cases
Local dispute resolution
Exercising jurisdiction over a specific state or a group of states
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What is the importance of an independent judiciary in a democracy?
Safeguarding the rights and liberties of citizens
Ensuring economic development
Maintaining social order
Promoting foreign relations
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What is the judicial review power of the Indian judiciary?
Reviewing lower court decisions
Reviewing public policies
Reviewing the constitutionality of laws and executive actions
Reviewing international treaties
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What is the concept of judicial precedent in the Indian judiciary?
Following previous court decisions as a basis for deciding similar cases
Overruling previous court decisions
Ignoring previous court decisions
Creating new legal principles
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Who provides legal advice to the government in India?
Chief Justice of India
Attorney General
Solicitor General
Advocate General
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What is the meaning of PIL in the Indian judiciary?
Private Investigator License
Public Interest Litigation
Provision for Immediate Listing
Personal Injury Lawsuit
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