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#4601 Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs? Article 32
#4602 Can the Supreme Court protect citizens’ rights directly? Yes, under Article 32 through writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari
#4603 What is the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case? It established the Basic Structure Doctrine limiting Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution
#4604 Can the Supreme Court interpret Fundamental Rights? Yes, it safeguards Fundamental Rights through judicial review
#4605 Which article provides the Supreme Court the power of judicial review? Article 13, Article 32, and Articles 136–144
#4606 Can the Supreme Court declare a law unconstitutional? Yes, under the power of judicial review
#4607 What is review jurisdiction? The Supreme Court can review its own judgments and orders
#4608 What is advisory jurisdiction? President can seek advice of the Supreme Court on legal or constitutional questions under Article 143
#4609 What is appellate jurisdiction? Power to hear appeals from High Courts and other courts
#4610 What does original jurisdiction mean? Authority to hear disputes between the Union and States or between States
#4611 What types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have? Original, appellate, advisory, and review jurisdiction
#4612 Can the Supreme Court review its own judgments? Yes, under the review jurisdiction
#4613 Can a Supreme Court judge resign? Yes, by submitting resignation to the President
#4614 Who can remove Supreme Court judges? The President, following a process of impeachment by Parliament
#4615 Can the Chief Justice be removed from office? Yes, by impeachment for proven misbehavior or incapacity
#4616 What is the retirement age of Supreme Court judges? 65 years
#4617 Who appoints other judges of the Supreme Court? The President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice and senior judges
#4618 Who appoints the Chief Justice of India? The President of India
#4619 How many judges can the Supreme Court have? Maximum of 34 judges (1 Chief Justice + 33 other judges)
#4620 Who is the head of the Supreme Court? The Chief Justice of India
#4621 When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated? 28 January 1950
#4622 Which article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court? Article 124
#4623 Can Parliament legislate for states on concurrent subjects if Rajya Sabha approves? Yes, Article 249 empowers it
#4624 Can Parliament legislate on subjects under the State List during national emergency? Yes, under Article 250
#4625 Which Article provides financial control of Parliament over the executive? Article 112: Annual Budget