Judicial Activism in India

Judicial Activism in India

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Judicial Activism in India

Judicial Activism in India

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

11th Grade

Medium

Created by

Jithin George

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the chief instrument through which judicial activism has flourished in India?

Civil Rights Movement

Judicial Review

Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Criminal Law

Answer explanation

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been a key tool for judicial activism in India, allowing individuals and groups to seek justice on behalf of those unable to do so, thus expanding the scope of judicial intervention in social issues.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who were the first judges to admit Public Interest Litigations (PILs) in court?

Justice P.N Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer

Justice A.S. Anand and Justice R.C. Lahoti

Justice M.H. Kania and Justice S.B. Sinha

Justice R. Banumathi and Justice A.K. Sikri

Answer explanation

Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer were instrumental in recognizing Public Interest Litigations (PILs) in India, allowing the courts to address issues affecting the public interest.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What must a person filing a PIL demonstrate?

Personal interest in the case

Interest of large public involved

Financial capability

Legal representation

Answer explanation

A person filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) must demonstrate that the case involves the interest of a large public, rather than personal interest or financial capability. This ensures that the litigation serves a broader societal purpose.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In what year did the concept of PIL undergo a significant change?

1975

1980

1985

1979

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What does SAL stand for in the context of judicial activism?

Social Advocacy Law

Statutory Action Law

Supreme Action Law

Social Action Litigation

Answer explanation

In the context of judicial activism, SAL stands for Social Action Litigation. This term refers to legal actions aimed at promoting social justice and addressing issues affecting marginalized communities.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What type of cases does PIL primarily address?

Criminal cases

Personal disputes

Corporate lawsuits

Public interest issues

Answer explanation

PIL, or Public Interest Litigation, primarily addresses public interest issues, focusing on matters that affect the community or society at large, rather than individual disputes or corporate matters.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the first issues taken up by the Supreme Court related to PIL?

Consumer rights

Labor laws

Rights of prisoners

Environmental protection

Answer explanation

One of the first issues taken up by the Supreme Court related to PIL was the rights of prisoners. This landmark case highlighted the need for legal protection and humane treatment of inmates, setting a precedent for future PIL cases.

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