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Supreme Court – Overview

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

The apex court under the Constitution, ensuring uniform interpretation of law. It comprises the Chief Justice of India and other justices, appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Collegium. The Court has original, appellate, and advisory jurisdictions. It upholds fundamental rights via writs and serves as the final court of appeal in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters. Known for its power of judicial review, it can strike down legislative/executive actions violating the Constitution. Through landmark judgments like Kesavananda Bharati and Golaknath, the Supreme Court has evolved doctrines that protect constitutional integrity, making it a guardian of rule of law.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?