INSIGHTS STATIC QUIZ 2020 - 21
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Review Petition.
- According to the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has the power to review any of its judgments or orders.
- Any person aggrieved by a ruling can seek a review.
- The court exercises its discretion to allow a review petition only when it shows the grounds for seeking the review.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Under Article 137, the Supreme Court has the power to review any of its judgments or orders.
When a review takes place, the law is that it is allowed not to take fresh stock of the case but to correct grave errors that have resulted in the miscarriage of justice.
The court has the power to review its rulings to correct a “patent error” and not “minor mistakes of inconsequential import”.
Who can file a review petition?
As per the Civil Procedure Code and the Supreme Court Rules, any person aggrieved by a ruling can seek a review. However, the court exercises its discretion to allow a review petition only when it shows the grounds for seeking the review.
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Solution: d)
Under Article 137, the Supreme Court has the power to review any of its judgments or orders.
When a review takes place, the law is that it is allowed not to take fresh stock of the case but to correct grave errors that have resulted in the miscarriage of justice.
The court has the power to review its rulings to correct a “patent error” and not “minor mistakes of inconsequential import”.
Who can file a review petition?
As per the Civil Procedure Code and the Supreme Court Rules, any person aggrieved by a ruling can seek a review. However, the court exercises its discretion to allow a review petition only when it shows the grounds for seeking the review.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to the power of judicial review of high courts, consider the following statements
- High court can review the laws enacted by state legislatures only and not the ones enacted by the Parliament.
- High court cannot interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government, as Supreme Court is the sole interpreter of Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: d)
Both the statements are incorrect. High court can review the laws enacted by Parliament. High court can interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government.
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Solution: d)
Both the statements are incorrect. High court can review the laws enacted by Parliament. High court can interpret the Constitution while reviewing any law or order passed by the government.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from his Office by an order of the president after an address by Parliament has been presented to him in the same session for such removal supported by
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Solution: d)
The President can issue the removal order only after an address by Parliament has been presented to him in the same session for such removal.
The address must be supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament (i.e., a majority of the total membership of that House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting).
The grounds of removal are two—proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
The Judges Enquiry Act (1968) regulates the procedure relating to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court by the process of impeachment.
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Solution: d)
The President can issue the removal order only after an address by Parliament has been presented to him in the same session for such removal.
The address must be supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament (i.e., a majority of the total membership of that House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting).
The grounds of removal are two—proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
The Judges Enquiry Act (1968) regulates the procedure relating to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court by the process of impeachment.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The Constitution has made which of the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independent and impartial functioning of the Supreme Court?
- The judges of the Supreme Court are provided with the Security of Tenure.
- Their service conditions cannot be changed to their disadvantage after their appointment even during a financial emergency.
- The salaries, allowances and pensions of judges cannot be discussed and are non-votable by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
They can be removed from office by the President only in the manner and on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution. This means that they do not hold their office during the pleasure of the President, though they are appointed by him.
While it cannot be changed during normal circumstances, it can be changed during a financial emergency.
The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament.
They can be discussed, but they are non-votable.
They are expenses Charged on Consolidated Fund of India.
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Solution: c)
They can be removed from office by the President only in the manner and on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution. This means that they do not hold their office during the pleasure of the President, though they are appointed by him.
While it cannot be changed during normal circumstances, it can be changed during a financial emergency.
The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court are determined from time to time by the Parliament.
They can be discussed, but they are non-votable.
They are expenses Charged on Consolidated Fund of India.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The powers and the independence of the Indian judiciary allow it to act as the guardian of Indian democracy. What are these powers?
- Anyone can approach the higher judiciary if public interest is hurt by the actions of government.
- Higher Judiciary can issue directives to check malpractices on the part of public officials.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: c)
Statement 1: This is called public interest litigation. The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the government’s power to make decisions. For e.g. the first PIL was filed on the poor living condition of the jail inmates, the court took immediate action on the issue.
Statement 2: Courts can issue writs of Mandamus to warn public officials of lapse of duty and unruly behaviour. They can also order them to perform certain functions, for e.g. ensuring passenger safety on roads or safety of women at workplaces (Vishakha guidelines).
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Solution: c)
Statement 1: This is called public interest litigation. The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the government’s power to make decisions. For e.g. the first PIL was filed on the poor living condition of the jail inmates, the court took immediate action on the issue.
Statement 2: Courts can issue writs of Mandamus to warn public officials of lapse of duty and unruly behaviour. They can also order them to perform certain functions, for e.g. ensuring passenger safety on roads or safety of women at workplaces (Vishakha guidelines).
