Supreme Court — Set 4
Indian Polity · सर्वोच्च न्यायालय · Questions 31–40 of 70
The concept of 'Judicial Review' implies the power of the Supreme Court to?
Correct Answer: C. Examine the constitutionality of legislative and executive orders
Judicial Review is the power to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders. If they violate the Constitution, they can be declared null and void. This power is derived from Article 13 and other provisions.
Disputes relating to the use, distribution, or control of waters of inter-state rivers are?
Correct Answer: D. Excluded from Supreme Court's original jurisdiction
Article 131 excludes inter-state water disputes from the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction. Article 262 empowers Parliament to provide for the adjudication of such disputes. Parliament has constituted tribunals for this purpose.
The rules for regulating the practice and procedure of the Supreme Court are made by the Court with the approval of?
Correct Answer: A. President
The Supreme Court can make rules for regulating its own practice and procedure. However, these rules require the approval of the President of India. This is provided under Article 145.
Who appoints the officers and servants of the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: B. Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India (or such other judge/officer directed by him) appoints officers and servants of the Supreme Court. The conditions of service are prescribed by rules made by the CJI. This ensures the administrative independence of the court.
The motion for the removal of a Supreme Court judge lapses if?
Correct Answer: D. Lok Sabha is dissolved
If a removal motion is pending in the Lok Sabha, it lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. However, if the motion is pending in the Rajya Sabha and not yet passed by the Lok Sabha, it does not lapse. This follows the general rules of legislative business.
Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
Correct Answer: B. H.J. Kania
Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India. He served from 1950 to 1951. He died while in office.
Who was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India?
Correct Answer: D. Fathima Beevi
Justice M. Fathima Beevi was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court. She was appointed in 1989. Since then, several other women have served on the bench.
Who holds the record for the longest tenure as Chief Justice of India?
Correct Answer: C. Y.V. Chandrachud
Y.V. Chandrachud holds the record for the longest tenure as Chief Justice of India. He served from 1978 to 1985 (over 7 years). He was the 16th Chief Justice.
Who had the shortest tenure as Chief Justice of India?
Correct Answer: C. Kamal Narain Singh
Kamal Narain Singh had the shortest tenure as CJI. He served for only 17 days in 1991. He was the 22nd Chief Justice.
Which Act established the Federal Court of India, the predecessor to the Supreme Court?
Correct Answer: A. Government of India Act, 1935
The Federal Court of India was established under the Government of India Act, 1935. It began functioning in 1937. The jurisdiction of the Federal Court was transferred to the Supreme Court in 1950.