Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#616] What should be the experience of advocacy in any High Court for being a judge of Supreme court?
Correct Answer

(A) 10 years

Explanation

Solution: Article-124(3) mentions eligibility for judge of Supreme Court. According to it, any person who is citizen of India and has served as a judge in High Court for at least 5 years or as an advocate in High Court or Supreme Court for at least 10 years or is a distinguished jurist, can become judge of Supreme Court. There is no mention of minimum age under this article.

[#617] Judge of the Superme Court and High Court can be removed by-
Correct Answer

(A) The President

Explanation

Solution: Article-124(4) and 217 provide for removal of a judge of Supreme Court and High Court respectively. According to the provision, a judge of Supreme Court or High Court can be removed by an order of President passed after an address by both the houses of Parliament with a special majority similar to Article-368.

[#618] Article 134(A) of the Indian Constitution"Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court" deals with?
Correct Answer

(D) the Directive Principles of State Policy

Explanation

Solution: Article-134(A) which is related to the chapter of Union Judiciary under Part-V of constitution deals with subject matters of Union Government or machinery. This article contains provisions with respect to certificate for appeal to Supreme Court by High Court under appellate jurisdiction of Supreme court.

[#619] _____ means that the Presjdent of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that which involves interpretation of Constitution to Supreme Court for advice.
Correct Answer

(D) Advisory Jurisdiction

Explanation

Solution: Article-143 of Constitution bestows upon Supreme Court advisory jurisdiction. According to the article, the President of India can seek the opinion of Supreme Court on critical laws and facts of public importance.

[#620] Who can send a matter to Supreme Court for consultation under Article-143?
Correct Answer

(A) President of India

Explanation

Solution: Article-143 provides for Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court. According to it President of India can send a matter of fact or law which is of public importance to Supreme Court for advice. Supreme Court is not duty bound to advice. But if the reference is related to an international agreement which was entered into before commencement of constitution, then Supreme Court is duty bound to advice.