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WorksheetsSupreme Court &high court
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the salary and allowances of supreme court judges in India?
They are determined by the President
It can be altered by the Parliament to the
judge's disadvantage after his
appointment.
It is charged on the Consolidated Fund
of State.
None of the above statements are
correct.
Supreme Court is a Court of Record. It implies that
1. The judgements of Supreme Court are recorded for perpetual memory.
2. The Supreme Court has the power to punish for contempt of court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) both
None
Consider the following statements regarding the removal of judges:
1. The judge of a high court can be removed on the same ground as a judge of the supreme court.
2. Violation of the constitution is the only ground for the removal of a high court judge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both
None
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the High Courts of Union territories?
1. The High Court of Delhi was established
by the Constitution under Article
239AA.
2. Establishing a High Court for a Union
Territory would require a constitutional
amendment.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 only
Both
None
The strength of the High Court is decided by
Supreme Court
President of India
Parliament
Governors of respective state
In which of the following cases the Supreme Court has the original jurisdiction?
(a) Inter-State Water disputes
b) Matters referred to the Finance
Commission
(c) Adjustment of expenses between the
Centre and the States
(d) Writ Jurisdiction
. Consider the following statements with respect to the supreme court of India:
1. Article 130 of the Constitution declares
Delhi as the seat of the Supreme Court.
2. Parliament is authorized to appoint other place or places as seat of the Supreme
Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
33. Consider the following statements with reference to Subordinate Courts in India:
1. They have uniform organizational
structure and jurisdiction throughout
India.
2. Sessions court has power to impose
sentence up to life imprisonment but not
capital punishment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
Only 1
Only2
Both
None
Which of the following matters will be considered under the original jurisdiction of High courts in India?
1. Election of members of Parliament and
state legislatures
2. Revenue matter
3. Contempt of court
4. Federal disputes
1 -2-3
2-3-4
1-3-4
1-2-4
Which of the following qualifications/ conditions is/are common for both supreme court and high court judges?
1. Should be a distinguished jurist in the
opinion of the president.
2. No minimum age for appointment.
3. Advocate of a high court or high courts in
succession for ten years.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 &2
2 & 3
1 &3
None
Consider the following statements with respect to contempt of court:
1. Contempt of courts has both legislative and constitutional backing.
2. The consent of Chief justice is mandatory when one individual wants to initiate a case of contempt of court against another individual.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
Consider the following statements with respect to writ jurisdiction:
1. Writ jurisdiction of the high court is wider than that of the Supreme Court.
2. In the high courts, writs can be issued
only against the violation of fundamental
rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
Consider the following statements with respect to the collegium system:
1. It is mentioned in the Indian Constitution
as the method of selection of Judges of
the Supreme Court.
2. High Court judges are recommended by a
collegium comprising the CJI and two
senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Only 1
Only 2
Both
None
