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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

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Parliamentary System?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?