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Q1Consider the following statements about Supreme Court review, curative petitions and contempt: 1. In civil proceedings, Supreme Court review is entertained only on grounds mentioned in Order XLVII, Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure. 2. In criminal proceedings, review is entertained on the ground of an error apparent on the face of the record. 3. A curative petition is available before filing a review petition. 4. Under Articles 129 and 142, the Supreme Court has power to punish for contempt of court, including contempt of itself. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are true from the Supreme Court Rules description on the official page. Statement 3 is false: a curative petition comes after dismissal of the review petition. Statement 4 is true: the official page links Articles 129 and 142 to contempt power.
Q2Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Constitution provides for a single integrated system of courts to administer both Union and State laws. 2. In the judicial hierarchy, the Supreme Court is followed immediately by District Courts. 3. The decisions of the Supreme Court are binding on all Courts within the territory of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because the Constitution provides an integrated judicial system for Union and State laws. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Supreme Court is followed by the High Courts, not immediately by District Courts. Statement 3 is correct because Supreme Court decisions bind all courts in India.
Q3Consider the following statements: 1. The President of India may refer matters to the Supreme Court under Article 143. 2. The Supreme Court has power to punish for contempt of itself under Articles 129 and 142. 3. The Supreme Court's contempt power is derived only from Article 32. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct because Article 143 is the advisory reference provision. Statement 2 is correct because the cited Supreme Court page places contempt power under Articles 129 and 142. Statement 3 is therefore incorrect; Article 32 concerns Fundamental Rights enforcement, not the sole source of contempt power.
Q4Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's composition and judge qualifications under Article 124: 1. The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of India and, until Parliament prescribes a larger number, not more than 33 other judges. 2. Every Supreme Court judge holds office until the age of 62 years. 3. A person may qualify by being a High Court judge for at least 5 years. 4. A distinguished jurist may qualify only if the Chief Justice of India, not the President, forms that opinion. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is true: the current text cited says the Chief Justice of India plus not more than 33 other judges unless Parliament prescribes a larger number. Statement 2 is false: Supreme Court judges hold office until 65 years, not 62. Statement 3 is true: five years as a High Court judge is one qualification route. Statement 4 is false: the distinguished-jurist route depends on the President's opinion.
Q5Consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court may, in its discretion, grant special leave to appeal from judgments, decrees, determinations, sentences or orders in causes or matters passed by courts or tribunals in India. 2. The special-leave power under Article 136 applies to judgments of tribunals constituted under laws relating to the Armed Forces. 3. The Supreme Court has power to review judgments or orders made by it, subject to law and rules. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is false because Article 136(2) excludes judgments, determinations, sentences or orders of courts or tribunals constituted under laws relating to the Armed Forces.
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6Consider the following statements: 1. An appeal may lie to the Supreme Court from a High Court decision involving a substantial question of law as to constitutional interpretation if the High Court certifies under Article 134A. 2. In a criminal matter, one route of appeal arises when the High Court reverses an acquittal and sentences the accused to death. 3. Every criminal appeal from a High Court automatically reaches the Supreme Court without any certificate or specified condition. Which of the statements given above are correct?
7Consider the following statements about writ and supervisory powers of High Courts: 1. Article 226 empowers every High Court to issue directions, orders or writs to any person or authority, including in appropriate cases any Government. 2. The writs under Article 226 include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. 3. Article 227 gives every High Court superintendence over all courts and tribunals, including those constituted by or under laws relating to the Armed Forces. 4. Article 226 can be used for enforcement of rights conferred by Part III and for any other purpose. Which of the statements given above are correct?
81. A person must be a citizen of India to be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 2. A person who has been a Judge of a High Court for at least five years can be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 3. A distinguished jurist, in the opinion of the President, can be qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above are correct?
91. Under Article 226, a High Court can issue writs only for enforcement of Fundamental Rights and not for any other purpose. 2. Article 226 power may be exercised by a High Court where the cause of action arises wholly or in part within its territorial jurisdiction. 3. Article 226 says that High Court writ power is not in derogation of the Supreme Court's Article 32 power. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10Consider the following statements: 1. Article 226 permits High Courts to issue writs only for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2. The writs named in Article 226 include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. 3. A High Court may exercise writ power where the cause of action arises wholly or in part within its territorial jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above are correct?
111. Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for any purpose, even where no Part III right is involved. 2. Article 32 expressly mentions writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. 3. Article 226 enables a High Court to issue writs for enforcement of Part III rights and for any other purpose. 4. The power of a High Court under Article 226 is not in derogation of the Supreme Court's Article 32(2) power. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Consider the following statements: 1. Article 136 special leave jurisdiction applies even to judgments of courts or tribunals constituted under laws relating to the Armed Forces. 2. Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari for enforcing Fundamental Rights. 3. Article 226 expressly says that the High Court writ power is not in derogation of the Supreme Court's Article 32 power. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13By how much did the Union Cabinet approve raising the strength of Supreme Court judges in May 2026 (excluding the Chief Justice)?
14Consider the following statements: 1. Article 32 guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of rights conferred by Part III. 2. Directive Principles in Part IV are enforceable by any court in the same way as Fundamental Rights. 3. Article 50 directs the State to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Consider the following statements: 1. Every Judge of a High Court is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. 2. A High Court Judge, other than an additional or acting Judge, holds office until attaining 62 years of age. 3. A High Court Judge may resign only by writing addressed to the Governor of the State. Which of the statements given above are correct?