Supreme Court & High Courts — Set 14

Correct Answer: B. Protects liberty by challenging unlawful detention, available to all

Habeas Corpus in Indian courts is crucial for protecting liberty, available to all persons to challenge any unlawful detention.

Correct Answer: B. Protecting constitutional values, interpreting constitution, striking down unconstitutional laws

The Supreme Court as Guardian of the Constitution protects constitutional values, interprets constitutional provisions, and can strike down unconstitutional laws.

Correct Answer: B. Can examine and strike down laws violating fundamental rights

Judicial Review is a powerful tool for protecting rights by allowing courts to examine and strike down laws and executive actions that violate fundamental rights.

Correct Answer: B. Courts that specifically deal with constitutional matters and protect constitutional rights

Constitutional Courts (Supreme Court and High Courts) specifically deal with constitutional matters and protect constitutional rights through judicial review.

Correct Answer: B. Fair procedures must be followed by government in limiting individual liberty

Procedure Established by Law ensures that government must follow fair and legal procedures when limiting individual liberty or rights.

Correct Answer: B. Previous court decisions serve as authority for deciding similar cases

Judicial Precedent is crucial in resolving disputes, as previous court decisions serve as authority and guide for deciding similar cases.

Correct Answer: B. Power to hear appeals from High Courts and other courts

The Supreme Court has extensive appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals from High Courts and other courts, reviewing their decisions.

Correct Answer: B. Judges must justify their decisions and be accountable for their conduct

Judicial Accountability means judges must justify their decisions, explain reasoning, and can be held accountable for misconduct through impeachment or other mechanisms.

Correct Answer: B. Openness in court proceedings builds public confidence and ensures justice

A Transparent Judicial System builds public confidence, ensures accountability, and helps people understand how justice is administered.

Correct Answer: B. Protecting constitutional values, rights, and ensuring rule of law

The Judiciary plays a crucial role in protecting democracy by upholding constitutional values, protecting fundamental rights, and ensuring the rule of law.