Supreme Court & High Courts — Set 10

Correct Answer: B. Acts that go beyond the limits of authority and can be declared void

Ultra Vires Acts are actions taken beyond the authority granted by law. Courts can declare such acts void and unenforceable.

Correct Answer: B. First instance court for both civil and criminal cases

District Courts serve as the first instance court for both civil and criminal cases, forming the base of the judicial hierarchy below High Courts.

Correct Answer: B. Important for settlement and agreement between parties

Consent is significant in judicial matters as it allows parties to settle disputes, reach agreements, or proceed with cases mutually.

Correct Answer: B. A court judgment agreed upon and accepted by all parties

A Consent Judgment is a court decision agreed upon and accepted by all parties, often resulting from settlement negotiations between the parties.

Correct Answer: B. Courts can interpret laws to apply them to specific cases

Courts have the power to interpret laws to determine their meaning and apply them to specific cases. This is a fundamental judicial function.

Correct Answer: B. Government actions must be proportionate to the objective and not excessive

Doctrine of Proportionality requires that government actions be proportionate to their legitimate objective and not unnecessarily restrict individual rights.

Correct Answer: B. Reasonable care and effort required by parties in legal proceedings

Due Diligence refers to the reasonable care and effort that parties must exercise in legal proceedings to protect their rights and fulfill their obligations.

Correct Answer: B. Legal right to bring a case before a court

Standing or Locus Standi is the legal right of a person to bring a case before a court. They must have a direct interest or be affected by the matter.

Correct Answer: B. Criminal intent or guilty mind required for a crime

Mens Rea, meaning 'guilty mind,' is the mental element required for most crimes. It involves the criminal intent or knowledge of wrongdoing.

Correct Answer: B. The physical act that constitutes a crime

Actus Reus refers to the guilty act or the physical act that constitutes a crime. It is the external element of a crime.