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Indian Judiciary - Supreme Court Jurisdiction

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What can the Supreme Court do in case of contempt of Court?

Transfer the case to the High Court
Refer the case to the President
Issue a warning to the offender
Punish for contempt of itself (correct)

Who can file a petition for contempt of Court?

Attorney General or Solicitor General only
Any practicing lawyer
Only a Supreme Court Judge
Any person (correct)

In which case can the Supreme Court review its judgment or order?

Criminal proceedings only
Civil proceedings only
On grounds mentioned in Order XLVII, Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure (correct)
On grounds mentioned in the Constitution

When can the Supreme Court entertain an application for review in a civil proceeding?

Only on grounds mentioned in Order XLVII, Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for an individual to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court?

All of the above. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can the Supreme Court reconsider its final judgment/ order?

After the dismissal of Review Petition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of High Courts in India?

Only appellate jurisdiction in each state and union territory (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction?

Criminal jurisdiction (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Supreme Court's exclusive original jurisdiction?

Both (a) and (b) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of writs can the Supreme Court issue to enforce Fundamental Rights?

Habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following powers does the Supreme Court NOT have?

The power to hear appeals from the decisions of the High Courts. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction?

To provide guidance to the Government of India on matters of national importance. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Both (a) and (b) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court be invoked?

Both (a) and (b) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the binding nature of Supreme Court decisions on other courts in India?

Supreme Court decisions are binding on all courts/tribunals in the country and act as precedents (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution?

The Supreme Court can pass any order to do complete justice between the parties (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a part of the Supreme Court's jurisdiction?

Criminal jurisdiction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the doctrine of separation of powers?

The Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution and determine the constitutionality of laws (C) Signup and view all the answers

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