The question asks to identify the specific Article in the Indian Constitution that grants High Courts the power to issue writs. We need to recall the constitutional provisions related to the writ jurisdiction of High Courts and the Supreme Court.
B) Article 226
Article 226 of the Indian Constitution empowers High Courts to issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose. This makes their writ jurisdiction wider in scope compared to the Supreme Court's under Article 32.
The question asks for the retirement age of a High Court judge in India. This is a factual question related to the Indian Constitution and judiciary. We need to recall the relevant constitutional provision.
Correct Option: C) 62 years
The question asks about the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals within a specific jurisdiction. This is a fundamental concept in the Indian judicial system, related to the hierarchy and oversight mechanisms established by the Constitution.
Correct Option: C) High Court
Article 227 of the Indian Constitution explicitly vests the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals within its jurisdiction in the High Court. This power is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and integrity of the judicial system at the state level.
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1. Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies.
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
UPSC - 2012
1 and 2 only
3, 4 and 5 only
1, 2 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The question asks which provisions of the Indian Constitution relate to education. We need to examine each listed provision to determine its connection to education.
Since all five provisions have a connection to education in some form, the correct answer includes all of them.
Correct Option: D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
The question asks about the constitutional amendment that increased the retirement age of High Court judges. To answer this, one needs to recall key constitutional amendments and their provisions, specifically those related to the judiciary.
Correct Option: C) 15th Amendment. The 15th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1963, increased the retirement age of High Court judges from 60 years to 62 years. This amendment also made it possible for a retired High Court judge to be appointed as an acting judge of the same court.
The question asks about the specific legislation that regulates the impeachment procedure for High Court judges in India. This requires knowledge of Indian constitutional law and relevant acts of Parliament.
Correct Option: A) Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. This Act provides the detailed procedure for the investigation and removal of a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court. It outlines the steps from the initiation of a motion in Parliament to the formation of an inquiry committee and the final voting process.