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Examine the constitutional position of High Court autonomy vis-à-vis the Supreme Court’s role in safeguarding the rule of law. Analyse the key challenges in reconciling these two imperatives. Propose institutional mechanisms to ensure functional harmony within the higher judiciary.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q3. Examine the constitutional position of High Court autonomy vis-à-vis the Supreme Court’s role in safeguarding the rule of law. Analyse the key challenges in reconciling these two imperatives. Propose institutional mechanisms to ensure functional harmony within the higher judiciary. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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Discuss the merits of restricting constitutional adjudication to superior courts. Evaluate if this enhances or restricts citizens’ access to timely remedies.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q4. Discuss the merits of restricting constitutional adjudication to superior courts. Evaluate if this enhances or restricts citizens’ access to timely remedies. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: In the context of ongoing debates over judicial access, especially after recent …

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SC, HCs can’t interfere in daily temple rituals:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.   Context: A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court alleging that rituals were not being performed as per traditions at the famous Tirumala Tirupati temple.   Supreme Court’s observations: Constitutional courts could not interfere with day-to-day rituals …

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