Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#601] The retired judge of High Court is not permitted to practice as a lawyer in-
Correct Answer

(D) The High Court where he retired from

Explanation

Solution: As per provisions of Article-220, after retirement a Judge of High Court can practice as a lawyer in Supreme Court or in a High Court where he or she was not a judge. He or she is not permitted to practice in High Court where he retired from.

[#602] Who appoints the judges of district courts-
Correct Answer

(A) Governor

Explanation

Solution: As per provisions of Article-233 appointment posting and promotion of District Judges shall be made by Governor of of concerne state in consultation with the High Court exercisng juridiction in relation to such state.

[#603] Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court ?
Correct Answer

(C) Protection of Fundamental Rights

Explanation

Solution: Both Supreme Court and High Courts are conferred with power to protect the fundamental rights. Supreme Court under Article-32 and High Courts under Article-226 can issue writs in case of violation of fundamental rights.

[#604] Which one of the following statements about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is not correct?
Correct Answer

(A) He appoints the Chief Justice of all High Courts.

Explanation

Solution: Chief Justice of India does not appoint Chief Justice of High Court. Rather, Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by President of India in consultation with Chief Justice of India and Governer of the concerned state.

[#605] The states which have a common High Court are-
Correct Answer

(C) Maharashtra and Goa

Explanation

Solution: Currently there are 24 High Courts in India. For Maharashtra and Goa there is a common High Court with the ne of Bombay High Court. Punjab and Haryana also have a joint High Court in the name of Punjab and Haryana High Court.