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| 4601 |
Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs?
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Article 32
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| 4602 |
Can the Supreme Court protect citizens’ rights directly?
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Yes, under Article 32 through writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto, and Certiorari
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| 4603 |
What is the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case?
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It established the Basic Structure Doctrine limiting Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution
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| 4604 |
Can the Supreme Court interpret Fundamental Rights?
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Yes, it safeguards Fundamental Rights through judicial review
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| 4605 |
Which article provides the Supreme Court the power of judicial review?
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Article 13, Article 32, and Articles 136–144
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| 4606 |
Can the Supreme Court declare a law unconstitutional?
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Yes, under the power of judicial review
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| 4607 |
What is review jurisdiction?
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The Supreme Court can review its own judgments and orders
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| 4608 |
What is advisory jurisdiction?
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President can seek advice of the Supreme Court on legal or constitutional questions under Article 143
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| 4609 |
What is appellate jurisdiction?
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Power to hear appeals from High Courts and other courts
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| 4610 |
What does original jurisdiction mean?
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Authority to hear disputes between the Union and States or between States
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| 4611 |
What types of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?
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Original, appellate, advisory, and review jurisdiction
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| 4612 |
Can the Supreme Court review its own judgments?
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Yes, under the review jurisdiction
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| 4613 |
Can a Supreme Court judge resign?
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Yes, by submitting resignation to the President
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| 4614 |
Who can remove Supreme Court judges?
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The President, following a process of impeachment by Parliament
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| 4615 |
Can the Chief Justice be removed from office?
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Yes, by impeachment for proven misbehavior or incapacity
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| 4616 |
What is the retirement age of Supreme Court judges?
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65 years
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| 4617 |
Who appoints other judges of the Supreme Court?
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The President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice and senior judges
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| 4618 |
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
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The President of India
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| 4619 |
How many judges can the Supreme Court have?
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Maximum of 34 judges (1 Chief Justice + 33 other judges)
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| 4620 |
Who is the head of the Supreme Court?
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The Chief Justice of India
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| 4621 |
When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?
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28 January 1950
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| 4622 |
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Supreme Court?
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Article 124
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| 4623 |
Can Parliament legislate for states on concurrent subjects if Rajya Sabha approves?
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Yes, Article 249 empowers it
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| 4624 |
Can Parliament legislate on subjects under the State List during national emergency?
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Yes, under Article 250
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| 4625 |
Which Article provides financial control of Parliament over the executive?
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Article 112: Annual Budget
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