Indian Judicial System: History, Structure, and Jurisdiction
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What is the apex court of India?

  • District Court
  • Supreme Court (correct)
  • Subordinate Court
  • High Court
  • What is the main reason for the existence of specialized tribunals in India?

  • To increase the number of legal officers in India
  • To adjudicate sector-specific claims such as labour, consumer, and service matter disputes (correct)
  • To provide an alternative to the High Courts
  • To reduce the workload of the Supreme Court
  • What is the system of government adopted by India, which affects the law-enacting power?

  • Federal system (correct)
  • Presidential system
  • Parliamentary system
  • Unitary system
  • What is the role of the High Courts in the Indian judicial system?

    <p>To function at the state level and administer Central and State laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchical order of the courts in India, from highest to lowest?

    <p>Supreme Court, High Courts, District Courts, Subordinate Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the single integrated system of judiciary established by the Constitution of India?

    <p>To administer both Central and State laws through a single system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total strength of the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice of India?

    <p>34 judges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the act that fixes the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court?

    <p>The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many High Courts are there in India at the state and union territory level?

    <p>25 High Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the judge who presides over a civil case in a district court?

    <p>District Judge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Supreme Court of India established?

    <p>28 January 1950</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the two newest high courts established in India?

    <p>Andhra High Court and Telangana High Court</p> Signup and view all the answers

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