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The Judiciary · ICSE STD 8 (ICSE - English Medium). 9 questions.

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Question 12 Marks
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Explain the Supreme Court's role as the guardian of the Constitution.
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The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. It safeguards the Constitution in two ways:
  1.  It can cancel a law or an executive order if it is found to violate the Constitution.
  2.  It can issue write $($orders or directions$)$ for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights.
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Question 22 Marks
What are writs?
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A writ is a form of the written command, or legal document giving order or direction to a person to act or not to act in a particular way. Some of the writs are the writs of Habeus Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto, etc.
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Question 32 Marks
Mention any two kinds of disputes that can be brought directly before the Supreme Court.
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Following cases can be directly brought before the Supreme Court:
  1. If there are disputes between the Union Government and a State Government or more than one State Government.
  2. Cases concerning the violation of the Constitution by the Government or an individual.
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Question 42 Marks
In the context of the judicial system in India, answer the following question: What are the main features of a Nyaya Panchayat?
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Nyaya Panchayat tries petty civil and criminal cases of the village level. They can impose fines up to $100\  Rs.$ only and appeals can be made against decisions taken in the Nyaya Panchayat, to higher courts.
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Question 52 Marks
With reference to the powers of the High Court, discuss its Review and Revisory Jurisdiction
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The High Court can review and change decisions taken in the subordinate courts. It can also transfer a case from one court to another.
A High Court also controls and supervises the functioning of subordinate courts.
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Question 62 Marks
With reference to the powers of the High Court, discuss its Appellate Jurisdiction
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Appellate Jurisdiction: A High Court has Appellate Jurisdiction where it can hear appeals against judgments passed in Subordinate Courts. The High Court can review and change decisions taken in the Subordinate Courts.
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Question 72 Marks
With reference to the powers of the High Court, discuss its Original Jurisdiction
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Original Jurisdiction: A High Court can hear the cases brought for the first time or we can say original cases if they are concerned with disputes regarding Fundamental rights and election petitions.
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Question 82 Marks
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the country. In this context, explain: Why it is called the guardian of the Constitution.
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The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. It safeguards the Constitution in two ways:
  1. It can cancel a law or an executive order if it is found to violate the Constitution.
  2. It can issue write $($orders or directions$)$ for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights.
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Question 92 Marks
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the country. In this context, explain: Its Appellate Jurisdiction.
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Appellate Jurisdiction: The Supreme Court hears appeals against judgments of High Courts. The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal and has the power to review and change decisions of the High Court.
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