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What power does the Supreme Court have to punish for contempt of court?
In what instances does the Supreme Court act as the final interpreter of the constitution?
Under what circumstances can a case be brought before the Supreme Court as a constitutional case?
What power does the Supreme Court have in civil cases?
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What does it mean when a case is brought before the Supreme Court as a constitutional case?
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What is the role of the Supreme Court in protecting fundamental rights of people by issuing writs?
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What is one of the reasons the Supreme Court can grant special leave to appeal in suitable cases?
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In what type of cases does the original jurisdiction of the High Court come into play?
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What types of decisions can Judges announce freely in court without fearing personal repercussions?
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What is an example of a case falling under the appellate jurisdiction of the High Court?
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Study Notes
Contempt of Court
- The Supreme Court has the power to punish for contempt of court.
Interpretation of the Constitution
- The Supreme Court acts as the final interpreter of the Constitution in instances where the Constitution's provisions are ambiguous or disputed.
Constitutional Cases
- A case can be brought before the Supreme Court as a constitutional case under circumstances where the Constitution's provisions are violated or challenged.
- When a case is brought before the Supreme Court as a constitutional case, it means the Court will examine the issue to determine its constitutionality.
Civil Cases
- The Supreme Court has the power to decide civil cases, implying that it can adjudicate disputes between individuals, organizations, or government entities.
Protection of Fundamental Rights
- The Supreme Court plays a vital role in protecting fundamental rights of people by issuing writs, which are formal orders or directions issued by the Court to protect these rights.
Special Leave to Appeal
- One of the reasons the Supreme Court can grant special leave to appeal in suitable cases is to ensure that justice is served and to correct potential errors in lower court decisions.
Original Jurisdiction of the High Court
- The original jurisdiction of the High Court comes into play in cases involving disputes between states, or between the central government and one or more states.
Judges' Decisions
- Judges can announce freely in court without fearing personal repercussions when they declare laws as unconstitutional or make decisions that involve the exercise of their judicial discretion.
Appellate Jurisdiction of the High Court
- An example of a case falling under the appellate jurisdiction of the High Court is a case where a lower court's decision is appealed, and the High Court reviews the decision to determine its correctness.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of contempt of court and judicial power. Explore scenarios where the judiciary can exercise its authority and the significance of judges being able to announce decisions freely.
