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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

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

Who is the first woman President of India?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

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

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliament?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?