Karnataka High Court Jurisdiction and Powers Quiz
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What are the qualifications required to be recommended for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge?

  • Being a judge of the Supreme Court for at least ten years
  • Being a judge of one high court for at least five years (correct)
  • Being an advocate for at least five years
  • Being an advocate for at least ten years

    • What is the retirement age for a judge of the Supreme Court?

  • 65 years (correct)
  • 60 years
  • 55 years
  • 70 years

    • What is the restriction placed on a person who has retired as a judge of the Supreme Court?

  • They can practice before any other authority in India
  • They can practice in any court of law in India
  • They can continue serving as judges in other countries
  • They are debarred from practicing in any court of law in India (correct)

    • What is one of the functions of the Supreme Court according to the given text?

    <p>Guardian of Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the principal bench of the High Court of Karnataka located?

    <p>Bengaluru</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are judges appointed to the High Court of Karnataka?

    <p>By the President of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which court has superintendence over all courts and tribunals operating within the State of Karnataka?

    <p>High Court of Karnataka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which court are appeals against judgments of district-level civil and sessions courts heard?

    <p>High Court of Karnataka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the original jurisdiction of the High Courts of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras in civil cases?

    <p>Hearing cases arising within these cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which court enjoys the exclusive right to hear civil cases involving property worth over Rs. 20,000?

    <p>High Courts of Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of jurisdiction do all High Courts have in cases related to wills, divorce, contempt of court, and admiralty?

    <p>Original Jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which court can an appeal be made directly from a subordinate court if the dispute involves a value higher than Rs. 5000/-?

    <p>High Court of Karnataka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the jurisdiction of the High Court extend to in criminal cases?

    <p>All cases under State or federal laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant function of High Courts as Courts of Record?

    <p>Records can be utilized by subordinate courts for deciding cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What administrative power do High Courts have over subordinate courts?

    <p>Cannot transfer cases from one court to another or decide on transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What power do High Courts possess in terms of contempt cases?

    <p>Can punish all cases of contempt by any person or institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of High Courts regarding administrative staff?

    <p>Can appoint administrative staff and determine their salaries, allowances, and conditions of service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about High Courts' judicial review power is correct?

    <p>High Courts possess power of judicial review</p> Signup and view all the answers

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