Chapter 4 - "Judiciary"

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what does the term “Rule of law” mean?

It means that laws apply equally to everyone.

Functions of Judiciary

1.) Judicial review
2.) Dispute resolution
3.) Upholding the law and enforcing the Fundamental rights

The Supreme court was established on

26 January 1950

Current Chief Justice of India?

Surya Kant

Does the government have any role in appointing or dismissing judges?

No , the Judiciary is independent .

How many High Court does India have?

25

Name the three presidencies in which the high courts were made for the first time

Bombay , Madras and Calcutta

When was Delhi’s high court made?

1966

Punjab and Haryana have a common high court in

Chandigarh

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have separate high courts since

1 January 2019

What does PIL stands for?

Public Interest Litigation

Article 21 includes

Right to Life

PUCL stands for ?

People’s Union of Civil Liberties - given by the Supreme court of India

What is Appellate system of courts?

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