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Comparing Indian and American Judicial Systems

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What is the main difference between the judicial system in India and the United States?

India has a unified judiciary system while the US has a double system of courts for federal and state laws.

When was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?

January 28, 1950

What is the current composition of the Supreme Court in terms of the number of judges?

Thirty-four judges (one chief justice and thirty-three other judges)

How has the number of judges in the Supreme Court changed over time?

It has increased progressively over the years to ten in 1956, thirteen in 1960, seventeen in 1977, twenty-five in 1986, thirty in 2008, and thirty-three in 2019. Signup and view all the answers

What replaced the British Privy Council as the highest court of appeal in India?

Supreme Court of India Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the organization, independence, jurisdiction, and powers of the Supreme Court?

Part V (Articles 124-147) Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?

The President Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Chief Justice in the appointment of judges other than the Chief Justice?

The Chief Justice provides advice after consulting with two of his/her seniormost colleagues. Signup and view all the answers

Under what Act was the Supreme Court of India established?

Government of India Act of 1935 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Supreme Court, what is the meaning of 'consultation' in the appointment of judges?

The advice tendered by the Chief Justice is binding on the President, and consultation requires the Chief Justice to consult a collegium of four senior-most judges. Signup and view all the answers