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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

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

What is the term of office for the President of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?