Page-7 of Indian Constitution Short Questions

What is meant by the expression ‘a court of records’?

Article 129 of the constitution makes the Supreme Court a court of record. A court of record is a court whose records are admitted to be of evidentiary value and they are not to be questioned when they are produced ..

How can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed from his office?

A judge may be removed from his office by an order of the president only on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity. The order of the president can only be passed after it has been addressed to both houses of ..

Discuss about the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court is a multi-jurisdictional Court and may be regarded as the most powerful Apex Court in the World.   The Constitution confers very broad jurisdiction on the Court. The jurisdiction of the Court may be put under the following ..

Is the sole individual opinion of the chief justice of India constitutes consultation within the meaning of Articles 217 (1) and 222 (1) of the Indian Constitution?

In re presidential reference, the court held that the sole individual opinion of the chief justice of India  does not constitute ‘consultation’ within the meaning of the Articles 217 (1) and 222 (1). The majority held that in regard to ..

What are the functions of the Supreme Court?

In India, the Supreme Court plays the important role of interpreting and applying the law and adjudicating upon controversies between one citizen and another and between a citizen and the state. The Supreme Court is also the guardian of the ..

What are the emergency powers of the President under Article 352?

According to Article 352(1), the President may make a proclamation of emergency only when he is satisfied as to the existence of a threat to the security of India, or a part thereof. Thus, the question whether the security of ..