Supreme Court — Set 3
Indian Polity · सर्वोच्च न्यायालय · Questions 21–30 of 70
Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to grant 'Special Leave to Appeal'?
Correct Answer: B. Article 136
Article 136 empowers the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal against any judgment or order from any court or tribunal in India (except military tribunals). It is a discretionary power of the court. It acts as a residual power for justice.
The Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is mentioned under?
Correct Answer: B. Article 143
Article 143 authorizes the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court. This can be on a question of law or fact of public importance. The advice tendered is not binding on the President.
The Supreme Court is a 'Court of Record'. This is provided under?
Correct Answer: A. Article 129
Article 129 designates the Supreme Court as a 'Court of Record'. This means its judgments are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony. It also gives the court the power to punish for its contempt.
The power of the Supreme Court to punish for its contempt includes the power to punish for contempt of?
Correct Answer: D. Itself and all subordinate courts
The Supreme Court's power to punish for contempt extends to itself and all courts subordinate to it. This ensures the authority and dignity of the entire judicial system. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 regulates this power.
Who has the power to increase the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court with respect to the Union List?
Correct Answer: C. Parliament
Parliament is authorized to confer further jurisdiction and powers on the Supreme Court. This applies to matters in the Union List. Parliament can also enlarge the criminal appellate jurisdiction.
Article 137 of the Constitution deals with?
Correct Answer: A. Review of judgments
Article 137 empowers the Supreme Court to review its own judgments or orders. This is because the Supreme Court is the final court of appeal, and any error should be rectified. A review petition must usually be filed within 30 days.
The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within India under?
Correct Answer: B. Article 141
Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India. This ensures uniformity in the application of law. However, the Supreme Court is not bound by its own previous decisions.
Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order necessary for doing?
Correct Answer: A. Complete justice
Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass any order necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it. This is a very wide power often used in public interest. Such orders are enforceable throughout India.
Ad hoc judges can be appointed in the Supreme Court when?
Correct Answer: D. There is lack of quorum of permanent judges
Ad hoc judges are appointed when there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the court. This is provided under Article 127. The appointment is made by the CJI with the previous consent of the President.
Who can request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or High Court to act as a judge of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: B. Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India can request a retired judge to act as a judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. This is done under Article 128. It requires the previous consent of the President and the consent of the person to be appointed.