Judiciary PYQs

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1. Prelims 2003Q9Judiciary

   The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with

   aThe President of IndiabThe Chief Justice of IndiacThe ParliamentdThe Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs
2. Prelims 2003Q10Judiciary

   Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

   aAndhra PradeshbCalcuttacMadrasdOrissa
3. Prelims 2003Q11Judiciary

   Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’s opinion on the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly elections (in the year 2002)?

   aArticle 142bArticle 143cArticle 144dArticle 145
4. Prelims 2002Q31Judiciary

   The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged on the

   aConsolidated Fund of IndiabConsolidated Fund of the StatecContingency Fund of IndiadContingency Fund of the State
5. Prelims 2001Q18JudiciaryAnswer disputed

   Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India:

   I.There are eighteen High Courts in the country.

   II.Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one State.

   III.No Union Territory has a High Court of its own.

   IV.Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62.

   Which of these statements is/are correct?

   aI, II and IVbII and IIIcI and IVdIV only
6. Prelims 2001Q69Judiciary

   The Supreme Court of India tenders’ advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

   aon its own initiativebonly if he seeks such adviceconly if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizensdonly if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
7. Prelims 1997Q54Judiciary

   The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

   athe United KingdombAustraliacthe United StatesdCanada
8. Prelims 1997Q88JudiciaryAnswer disputed

   Assertion (A): Willful disobedience or non-compliance of Court Orders and use of derogatory language about judicial behaviour amounts to Contempt of Court.

   Reason (R): Judicial activism cannot be practised without arming the judiciary with punitive powers to punish contemptuous behaviour.

   In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

   aBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
9. Prelims 1996Q26Judiciary

   The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its

   aadvisory jurisdictionbappellate jurisdictioncoriginal jurisdictiondconstitutional jurisdiction
10. Prelims 1996Q50Judiciary

    When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to

    athe writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Courtbspecial control exercised by the Chief Justice of Indiacdiscretionary powers of the Governor of the statedspecial powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard
11. Prelims 1996Q55Judiciary

    According to the Constitution of India, the term ‘district judge’ shall not include

    achief presidency magistratebsessions judgectribunal judgedchief judge of a small cause court