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# Question & Answer
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Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs? - Article 32
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Can the Supreme Court protect citizens’ rights directly? - Yes, under Article 32 through writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari
4603
What is the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case? - It established the Basic Structure Doctrine limiting Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution
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Can the Supreme Court interpret Fundamental Rights? - Yes, it safeguards Fundamental Rights through judicial review
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Which article provides the Supreme Court the power of judicial review? - Article 13, Article 32, and Articles 136–144
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Can the Supreme Court declare a law unconstitutional? - Yes, under the power of judicial review
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What is review jurisdiction? - The Supreme Court can review its own judgments and orders
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What is advisory jurisdiction? - President can seek advice of the Supreme Court on legal or constitutional questions under Article 143
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What is appellate jurisdiction? - Power to hear appeals from High Courts and other courts
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What does original jurisdiction mean? - Authority to hear disputes between the Union and States or between States
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What types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have? - Original, appellate, advisory, and review jurisdiction
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Can the Supreme Court review its own judgments? - Yes, under the review jurisdiction
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Can a Supreme Court judge resign? - Yes, by submitting resignation to the President
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Who can remove Supreme Court judges? - The President, following a process of impeachment by Parliament
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Can the Chief Justice be removed from office? - Yes, by impeachment for proven misbehavior or incapacity
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What is the retirement age of Supreme Court judges? - 65 years
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Who appoints other judges of the Supreme Court? - The President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice and senior judges
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Who appoints the Chief Justice of India? - The President of India
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How many judges can the Supreme Court have? - Maximum of 34 judges (1 Chief Justice + 33 other judges)
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Who is the head of the Supreme Court? - The Chief Justice of India
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When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated? - 28 January 1950
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Which article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court? - Article 124
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Can Parliament legislate for states on concurrent subjects if Rajya Sabha approves? - Yes, Article 249 empowers it
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Can Parliament legislate on subjects under the State List during national emergency? - Yes, under Article 250
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Which Article provides financial control of Parliament over the executive? - Article 112: Annual Budget