Q61. If a High Court judge is to be transferred from one High Court to another, whose recommendation is necessary?
Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review: RAS Prelims MCQs
61 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Union judiciary cover the Supreme Court’s composition, jurisdiction and powers, the appointment of judges, judicial review and writs. The Judges Cases, Public Interest Litigation and the provisions for acting and ad hoc judges are asked as facts and statements.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 61 | (c) The Chief Justice of India in consultation with the collegium. |
Key facts from Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
- Part V of the Constitution deals with the Union judiciary; the Supreme Court was inaugurated on 28 January 1950.
- The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
- Article 126 allows the President to appoint an acting Chief Justice; Article 127 provides for ad hoc judges.
- Article 124(7) bars a retired Supreme Court judge from practising in any court in India.
- Judicial review is based on Article 13 and was inspired by the United States.
- The Third Judges Case (1998) dealt with the consultation process for appointing judges; PIL is a product of judicial activism.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review?
This page has 61 practice MCQs on Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review (Indian Polity and Governance). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
When was the Supreme Court inaugurated?
On 28 January 1950, two days after the Constitution came into force. It replaced the Federal Court of India and sits in New Delhi, with the Chief Justice of India at its head.
How many judges does the Supreme Court have?
The sanctioned strength is 34, including the Chief Justice of India, after the increase made by Parliament in 2019. The number was fixed at eight when the Constitution began and has been raised several times.
What is Public Interest Litigation?
A case brought before a court in the interest of the public or of persons who cannot approach the court themselves. It is a product of judicial activism and has widened access to justice by relaxing the traditional rule of standing.