Judiciary

Total Questions: 32

21. After independence, in which of the following year the Supreme Court of India came into existence? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.04.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) 1955
(b) 1950
(c) 1948
(d) 1952

Correct Answer: (b) 1950

Solution:India gained independence on 15 August 1947 and became a republic on 26 January 1950 with the adoption of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court of India also came into existence and its first sitting was held on 28 January 1950. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all subordinate Courts within the territory of India.

22. A judge of the High Court retires at the age of_________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 07.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) 60
(b) 56
(c) 65
(d) 62

Correct Answer: (d) 62

Solution:A judge of the High Court retires at the age of 62. Through the constitutional amendment, Section 4 of the Constitution (Fifteenth Amendment) Act, 1963, amended the retirement age of a high court judge from the earlier 60 years to 62 years. Article 217 of the constitution defines the Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court.

23. Name the first woman to become Chief Justice of a state High Court in India. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 22.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Meera Kumari
(b) Leila Seth
(c) Anju George
(d) Purvi Joshi

Correct Answer: (b) Leila Seth

Solution:Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge in the Delhi High Court and she was the first woman to become Chief Justice of a High Court on 5th August 1991.

24. Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a state High Court in India? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 4.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ruma Pal
(b) Fatima Bibi
(c) Leila Seth
(d) Syeda Tahira

Correct Answer: (c) Leila Seth

Solution:Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge in the Delhi High Court and she was the first woman to become Chief Justice of a High Court on 5th August 1991.

25. Who was the first woman judge of the Delhi High Court? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 6.06.2019 (Shift-III)]

(a) Sujata Manohar
(b) Anna Chandi
(c) Leila Seth
(d) Ruma Pal

Correct Answer: (c) Leila Seth

Solution:Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge in the Delhi High Court and she was the first woman to become Chief Justice of a High Court on 5th August 1991.

26. In which state of India is the High Court of Lakshadweep located? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 3.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Kerala
(c) Andhra Pradesh
(d) Karnataka

Correct Answer: (b) Kerala

Solution:Lakshadweep is under the jurisdiction of the High Court of Kerala.

There is a Munsiff Court in Andrott with jurisdiction over the islands of Kavaratti, Andrott, Minicoy and Kalpeni.

27. The judiciary of India consists of a hierarchy of being supreme. [SSC Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

(a) Gram Panchayat
(b) Supreme Court
(c) District Court
(d) High Court

Correct Answer: (b) Supreme Court

Solution:India gained independence on 15 August 1947 and be- came a republic on 26 January 1950 with the adoption of the Constitution. The Supreme Court of India also came into existence and its first sitting was held on 28 January 1950. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all subordinate Courts within the territory of India.

28. In 1862, the High Court was first established at: [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 18.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Delhi
(b) Jhansi
(c) Madras
(d) Gwalior

Correct Answer: (c) Madras

Solution:The Bombay High Court and the Madras High Court were set up on Aug. 14 and Aug 15 in 1862, respec- tively, under the High Court Act. 1861.

29. Which is NOT correct about the High Court? [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-I) 09.11.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) It can deal with cases within the jurisdiction of the state.
(b) It can hear appeals from the lower courts
(c) It can issue various writs for the protection of the Fundamental Rights
(d) It gives advisory opinion to the President of India.

Correct Answer: (d) It gives advisory opinion to the President of India.

Solution:The High Court is a court of record that is established by the Constitution of India under Article 214. It has the following powers and functions:

A. It can deal with cases within the jurisdiction of the state.

B. It can hear appeals from the lower courts.

C. It can issue various writs for the protection of Fun- damental Rights.

However, the High Court does not give advisory opinions to the President of India. Advisory opinions are given by the Supreme Court of India under Article 143 of the Constitution.

30. Subordinate Courts are supervised by________. [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

(a) Supreme Court
(b) District Court
(c) High Court
(d) Parliament

Correct Answer: (c) High Court

Solution:Under Article 227 of the Indian Constitution, the High Court has the power of superintendence over all subordinate courts.

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