Explain the term Public Interest Litigation.
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Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
India has one hierarchy of courts, with the Supreme Court at the top, the High Courts below it and the subordinate courts below them, and one system of law applying to Union and state matters alike. This avoids the conflict of jurisdiction that a separate set of state courts would create, keeps the law uniform across the country, and makes the interpretation of the Constitution consistent.
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It contrasts with the double system of courts in the United States.
From the same topic and chapter, at a similar level.
Explain the term Public Interest Litigation.
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State three ways in which the independence of the judiciary is secured in India.
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What is judicial review, and why is it important?
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What is a writ? Name any three writs the Supreme Court may issue.
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Explain the original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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How is a judge of the Supreme Court removed from office?
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