THE JUDICIARY MCQS SET 10

THE JUDICIARY MCQS SET 10

91) The seat of the Supreme Court shall be in
A) such other places as the parliament may decide
B) such other places as Chief Justice of India may with the approval of the Parliament may appoint
C) Such other places as Chief Justice of India may with the approval of the President may appoint
D) New Delhi only
Answer: Such other places as Chief Justice of India may with the approval of the President may appoint
   
92) Under Article 136, any person can move to the Supreme Court for Special Leave
A) as a matter of right
B) it is Supreme Court's discretion to grant such leave
C) Both 'a' and 'b'
D) None of the above
Answer: it is Supreme Court's discretion to grant such leave
   
93) An application for the writ of Habeas Corpus can be maintained by
A) detainee himself
B) any person other than the detainee
C) detainee as well as any other person
D) None of the above
Answer: any person other than the detainee
   
94) When the office of the Chief Justice of India is vacant, the duties of his office shall be performed by
A) such other Judge of the Supreme Court as the Parliament may appoint
B) such other Judge of the Supreme Court as the President may appoint
C) such other Judge of the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice may appoint
D) All of the above
Answer: such other Judge of the Supreme Court as the President may appoint
   
95) The Supreme Court may entertain appeal from the High Court in civil, criminal or other proceedings from any
A) judgement of High Court
B) decree or order of High Court
C) decree or final order of High Court
D) Both 'a' and 'c'
Answer: decree or final order of High Court

96) Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes
President may consult the Supreme Court if it appears to him that
1. a question of law and fact has arisen or is likely to arise.
2. the said question is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is, expedient to obtain the opinion of Supreme Court.
Codes
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
   
97) Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes
1. The President is under the Constitutional obligation to review the strength of High Court.
2. No Mandamus can lie to compel the President to increase the strength of High Court.
Codes
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 2
   
98) Article 139 A which provides for transfer of cases was introduced by
A) 39th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 59th Amendment
Answer: 44th Amendment
   
99) Assertion (A) Supreme Court and High Courts have power to punish for its contempt.
Reason (R) Power to punish for contempt is essential to maintain the independence of judiciary.
Codes
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true but, R is not a correct explanation of A
C) A is true but, R is false
D) A is false but, R is true
Answer: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   
100) Consider the following statements
1. The Chief Justice of India holds office for six years or until he attains the age of sixty-five years.
2. The Judge of the Supreme Court can resign office by writing to the Chief Justice of India.
3. He can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Only 3
D) All of these
Answer: Only 3