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Supreme Court – Overview

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The apex court under the Constitution, ensuring uniform interpretation of law. It comprises the Chief Justice of India and other justices, appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Collegium. The Court has original, appellate, and advisory jurisdictions. It upholds fundamental rights via writs and serves as the final court of appeal in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters. Known for its power of judicial review, it can strike down legislative/executive actions violating the Constitution. Through landmark judgments like Kesavananda Bharati and Golaknath, the Supreme Court has evolved doctrines that protect constitutional integrity, making it a guardian of rule of law.

Practice Questions

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?