1041UKPSC2012Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Where can the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) be filed?
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Correct option: D — Both in High Courts and Supreme Court
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- 1042UPSC1997Polity & GovernanceEnglish
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in
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Correct option: C — The United States
- 1043UPPSC2014Polity & GovernanceEnglish
‘Judicial Activism’ in India is related to
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Correct option: B — Public Interest Petition
- 1044UPSC2012Polity & GovernanceEnglish
What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Judges of the Supreme Court, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the Legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: A — Only 1 and 3
- 1045UPSC2012Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States. 2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a state. 3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory. 4. A dispute between two or more States. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Correct option: C — 1 and 4
- 1046UPSC1994Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Which of the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is correct? 1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President. 2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of Advisory Jurisdiction. 3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under Advisory Jurisdiction is not binding on the Government. 4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of Advisory Jurisdiction. Select the answer from the codes given below.
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Correct option: C — 2 and 3
- 1047UPSC2010Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Consider the following statements. The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact. 1. On its initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. If he seeks such advice. 3. Only if the matters is related to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: B — Only 2
- 1048UPPSC1999Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India have been declared by the Supreme Court as the ‘Inviolable basic structure’ of the Constitution? 1. Article 32 2. Article 226 3. Article 227 4. Article 245 Select the correct answer from the code given below.
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Correct option: A — 1, 2 and 3
- 1049UPSC2005Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Consider the following statements. 1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its Jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution. 2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: D — Neither 1 nor 2
- 1050UPSC2008Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Consider the following statements. 1. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India. 2. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer is considered as one of the progenitors of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Indian Judicial System. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Correct option: B — Only 2
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