Supreme Court of India — Quiz for UPSC OPSC and State Exams

A Constitution (Amendment) Act may be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India if it

Judicial review in the Indian Constitution is based on

Who has the last authority to explain the Constitution?

Who is the custodian of Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law?

Under which Article, the President of India refer to the Supreme Court regarding the process of appointment and transfer of Judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts?

The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with

By whom the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India can be enlarged?

The advisory powers of the Supreme Court of India imply that it may

The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the question of law?

What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?

Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Which of the following statements regarding the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is correct?

Under which of the following Article of Indian Constitution the Governor may reserve a Bill for the consideration of the President?

Consider the following statements. The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact.

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.

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.

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of Fundamental Rights?

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:
1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court for the writ of Mandamus in public interest.

With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves. 3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. 4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.
2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements:
1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:
1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India.
2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by:

Consider the following statements:
1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In India, Judicial Review implies:

Consider the following statements:
1. The single system of courts was adopted from the Government of India Act of 1935.
2. Fair and accurate reporting of judicial proceedings does not constitute contempt of court.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution prescribes a minimum age for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
2. A person who has served as an advocate in a High Court for ten years is eligible for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.

With reference to temporary appointments in the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:
1. An acting Chief Justice can be appointed only when the post of Chief Justice is vacant.
2. An ad hoc judge can be appointed from among High Court judges with the consent of the President and the Chief Justice of that High Court.
3. A retired judge acting in the Supreme Court enjoys privileges but is not deemed a regular judge.

Which of the following provisions ensure the independence of the Supreme Court?
1. Judges can be removed by the President at his discretion.
2. Salaries and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
3. Retired judges can practice in High Courts but not in the Supreme Court.
4. Conduct of judges cannot be discussed in Parliament except during impeachment.

Which of the following disputes fall under the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
2. A dispute between two or more States regarding inter-state water sharing.
3. A dispute involving a private citizen challenging the Union Government.
4. A dispute between the Centre and a State involving the extent of a legal right.

Consider the following statements regarding the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts:
1. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is exclusive.
2. Parliament may expand the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court beyond Fundamental Rights.
3. The Supreme Court can issue writs only for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
4. An aggrieved citizen can directly approach the Supreme Court for Fundamental Rights.

With reference to the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India, consider the following statements:
1. In constitutional cases, appeal lies to the SC only if the High Court certifies the question involves constitutional interpretation.
2. The SC can grant special leave to appeal against any judgement including military courts.
3. An appeal lies to SC from any High Court judgment only if certified as involving a question of general importance.

With reference to the Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 143, consider the following statements:
1. The SC is bound to give its opinion when the President seeks advice on pre-constitution treaties.
2. The opinion under Article 143 is binding on the President.
3. In matters of public importance, the SC may choose whether to give its opinion.