CT 18: High Court and Judiciary

Consider the following statements about the language of the Courts:

1. The Parliament has not made any provision for the use of Hindi in the Supreme Court.

2. The Governor of a State without any consent or approval of the President can authorise the use of Hindi or any other official language of the State in the proceedings of the High Court of the State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements in the context of the appointment procedure of High court judges:

1. Chief Justice of the high court is appointed from outside the state.

2. There is no role of high court judges or state legislature in the appointments of judges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to powers and jurisdictions of a High Court:

1. High Courts have the power to decide the Constitutional validity of Laws enacted by Parliament.

2. High Courts have original jurisdiction over disputes relating to the election of members of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the judiciary of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court's jurisdiction and powers with respect to matters in the Union list can be enlarged by the Parliament.

2. The constitution does not contain detailed provisions with regards to the jurisdiction and powers of a high court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Family Courts, consider the following statements:

1. The Family Courts Act, 1984 provides for the establishment of Family Courts by the State Governments in consultation with the district courts.

2. The act makes it obligatory for State Governments to set up a Family Court in every city or town with a population exceeding one million.

3. It provides for only one right of appeal which shall lie to the High Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction on which of the following?

1. Dispute between Centre and a state.

2. Inter-state water disputes.

3. Disputes relating to Fundamental Rights.

4. Matters referred to the Finance Commission.

5. Recovery of damages by a state against the Centre.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statement regarding Gram Nayalayas?

1. The Gram Nayalayas are presided over by a Nyayadhikari, who will have the same power, salary, and benefits that of a Judicial Magistrate of First class.

2. The Gram Nayalayas have only civil jurisdiction over the offences.

Choose the correct answer using the codes.

Consider the following statements in regard to the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

1. The Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in case of disputes between centres and states.

2. Any suit brought before the Supreme Court by a private citizen against the Centre or a state cannot be entertained under this.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal in civil and criminal cases.

2. Through public interest litigation anyone can approach the courts if the public interest is hurt by the actions of the government.

3. President of India on his own appoints and removes the judges of the Supreme court.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

With the reference to High Courts, consider the following statement:

1. High court can not interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the central government.

2. The High Courts have a wider writ jurisdiction than the supreme court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?