| #4051 |
Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs? |
Article 32 |
| #4052 |
Can the Supreme Court protect citizens’ rights directly? |
Yes, under Article 32 through writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari |
| #4053 |
What is the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case? |
It established the Basic Structure Doctrine limiting Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution |
| #4054 |
Can the Supreme Court interpret Fundamental Rights? |
Yes, it safeguards Fundamental Rights through judicial review |
| #4055 |
Which article provides the Supreme Court the power of judicial review? |
Article 13, Article 32, and Articles 136–144 |
| #4056 |
Can the Supreme Court declare a law unconstitutional? |
Yes, under the power of judicial review |
| #4057 |
What is review jurisdiction? |
The Supreme Court can review its own judgments and orders |
| #4058 |
What is advisory jurisdiction? |
President can seek advice of the Supreme Court on legal or constitutional questions under Article 143 |
| #4059 |
What is appellate jurisdiction? |
Power to hear appeals from High Courts and other courts |
| #4060 |
What does original jurisdiction mean? |
Authority to hear disputes between the Union and States or between States |
| #4061 |
What types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have? |
Original, appellate, advisory, and review jurisdiction |
| #4062 |
Can the Supreme Court review its own judgments? |
Yes, under the review jurisdiction |
| #4063 |
Can a Supreme Court judge resign? |
Yes, by submitting resignation to the President |
| #4064 |
Who can remove Supreme Court judges? |
The President, following a process of impeachment by Parliament |
| #4065 |
Can the Chief Justice be removed from office? |
Yes, by impeachment for proven misbehavior or incapacity |
| #4066 |
What is the retirement age of Supreme Court judges? |
65 years |
| #4067 |
Who appoints other judges of the Supreme Court? |
The President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice and senior judges |
| #4068 |
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India? |
The President of India |
| #4069 |
How many judges can the Supreme Court have? |
Maximum of 34 judges (1 Chief Justice + 33 other judges) |
| #4070 |
Who is the head of the Supreme Court? |
The Chief Justice of India |
| #4071 |
When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated? |
28 January 1950 |
| #4072 |
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court? |
Article 124 |
| #4073 |
Can Parliament legislate for states on concurrent subjects if Rajya Sabha approves? |
Yes, Article 249 empowers it |
| #4074 |
Can Parliament legislate on subjects under the State List during national emergency? |
Yes, under Article 250 |
| #4075 |
Which Article provides financial control of Parliament over the executive? |
Article 112: Annual Budget |