Indian Politics - Study Mode
[#581] What is the main function of judiciary-
Correct Answer
(C) Adjudication of law
Explanation
Solution: The main function of judiciary is adjudication of law. Adjudication means pronouncing judgement on any issue by examining and listening to the arguments of two or more conflicting parties.
[#582] The Superme Court at Calcutta was established by-
Correct Answer
(A) Regulating Act of 1773
Explanation
Solution: The Supreme Court was established by Regulating Act of 1773 at Fort William (Calcutta) as apex Court in 1774 with one Chief Justice and three other judges. Sir Elijah Imphey was first Chief Justice of this Supreme Court.
[#583] The retired judges of Supreme court are restricted to practice advocacy in-
Correct Answer
(B) Any court of India
Explanation
Solution: There are certain safeguards for impartiality to the judges of Supreme Court. A judge of Supreme Court cannot hold any office of profit under Government of India or State Governments after retirement. Article-124(7) also dictates that a retired judge of Supreme Court cannot practice in any court in India
[#584] What is the meaning of "Public Interest Litigation"?
Correct Answer
(C) A case brought by anyone to court involving
public interest
Explanation
Solution: There are millions of people who are illiterate, poor and not able to move to Supreme Court to protect their rights. That is why by late 1980's Supreme Court came up with the idea of Public Interest Litigation (PIL). It is a tool through which anyone who is public spirited can
approach to Supreme Court or High Court in public interest on behalf of those whose rights are violated. Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer are called pioneers of PIL.
[#585] Chief Justic of the Supreme Court is appointed by the-
Correct Answer
(D) President
Explanation
Solution: Though there is no seperate provision in constitution for appointing Chief Justice of India, who as a result, is appointed like other judges conventionally and the outgoing CJI recommends the name of senior most judge of Supreme Court for appointment by president of India, as his successor.