Q51. Commercial Courts are established at the district level in Rajasthan under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. Their primary objective is to:
Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts: RAS Prelims MCQs
82 RAS Prelims MCQs on the Rajasthan High Court and the subordinate courts cover its history, jurisdiction, writ powers, judges and the court hierarchy. Revenue courts, legal services authorities, Family Courts and Fast Track Courts are asked along with the constitutional articles on the High Court.
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Q52. Arrange the following steps involved for the removal (impeachment) of a High Court Judge in the correct sequence:
I. An address supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament is passed.
II. A removal motion signed by requisite members is introduced in Parliament.
III. The President issues an order for removal.
IV. An Inquiry Committee is constituted to investigate the charges.
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
I. An address supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament is passed.
II. A removal motion signed by requisite members is introduced in Parliament.
III. The President issues an order for removal.
IV. An Inquiry Committee is constituted to investigate the charges.
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
The removal of a High Court judge follows a strict constitutional process. First, a removal motion must be introduced in Parliament with the required signatures. Then, an Inquiry Committee investigates the charges of misbehavior or incapacity. If the charges are proven, an address must be passed by a special majority in both Houses. Finally, the President issues the removal order.
Q53. Consider the following statements regarding the judicial review power of the Rajasthan High Court:
I. It can examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments of both the State Legislature and the Parliament.
II. It cannot examine the constitutionality of executive orders of the Central Government.
III. The phrase "judicial review" is not explicitly mentioned anywhere in the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It can examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments of both the State Legislature and the Parliament.
II. It cannot examine the constitutionality of executive orders of the Central Government.
III. The phrase "judicial review" is not explicitly mentioned anywhere in the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The High Court’s power of judicial review extends to examining the constitutionality of both State and Central legislative enactments and executive orders. Although this power is a fundamental feature of the Constitution, the specific phrase "judicial review" is not explicitly mentioned in the constitutional text. It is inferred from various articles like 13, 226, and 227 of the Constitution.
Q54. What is the most appropriate description of the primary role of the Advocate General of Rajasthan before the High Court?
Explanation
The Advocate General serves as the highest legal officer for the State Government. Their primary role is to provide legal advice to the government on various matters and perform duties of a legal nature as assigned by the Governor. They represent the state’s interests in the High Court but do not hold judicial office or oversee financial audits.
Q55. Match the following terms related to revenue administration and courts in Rajasthan with their meanings:
| Terms | Meanings |
|---|---|
| A. Khasra | i. A register of all persons cultivating land in a village |
| B. Khatauni | ii. A field book containing details of the land plot |
| C. Tehsildar | iii. An officer responsible for revenue collection at the Tehsil level |
| D. Sub-Divisional Officer | iv. The primary revenue court of original jurisdiction for major tenancy disputes |
Explanation
A Khasra is a field book detailing specific land plots, while a Khatauni is a register of persons cultivating land in a village. The Tehsildar is the officer responsible for revenue collection and administration at the tehsil level. The Sub- Divisional Officer acts as the primary revenue court of original jurisdiction for significant tenancy and land disputes in the district hierarchy.
Q56. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the contempt of court jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court.
Explanation
The High Court has the power to punish for contempt of itself and subordinate courts. Civil contempt involves willful disobedience of court orders, while criminal contempt involves scandalizing the court. However, under the Contempt of Courts Act, innocent publication and fair reporting of judicial proceedings or fair criticism of judicial acts do not constitute punishable contempt, protecting freedom of expression.
Q57. Consider the following statements regarding Fast Track Courts in Rajasthan:
I. They were initially established based on the recommendation of the 11th Finance Commission.
II. They aim to clear the backlog of pending sessions cases.
III. Fast track court judges are newly recruited directly from fresh law graduates.
IV. State governments and High Courts are responsible for their establishment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. They were initially established based on the recommendation of the 11th Finance Commission.
II. They aim to clear the backlog of pending sessions cases.
III. Fast track court judges are newly recruited directly from fresh law graduates.
IV. State governments and High Courts are responsible for their establishment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Fast Track Courts were established based on the recommendations of the 11th Finance Commission to clear the backlog of sessions cases. These courts are set up by state governments in consultation with High Courts. Judges for these courts are typically appointed from retired judicial officers or promoted from the lower judiciary, rather than being recruited directly from fresh law graduates.
Q58. Which of the following disputes would generally not fall under the jurisdiction of a Family Court in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Family Courts possess specialized jurisdiction over personal matters such as the nullity of marriage, divorce, child custody, and maintenance for spouses. These courts are designed to handle the emotional and social aspects of domestic life. However, disputes involving the partition of ancestral agricultural property are generally categorized as civil or revenue matters and fall under the regular court system.
Q59. The term ‘Lok Adalat’ literally translates to:
Explanation
The term "Lok Adalat" is derived from Hindi and literally translates to "People’s Court." This name reflects the forum’s objective of providing a democratic and accessible platform for the common people to resolve their legal disputes through mutual agreement. It serves as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that bypasses the formalities and delays associated with the traditional system.
Q60. In India, statutory backing to Lok Adalats was provided by the Legal Services Authorities Act. However, the first unofficial Lok Adalat camp in the post-independence era was held in 1982 in which state (serving as a model later adopted by Rajasthan)?
Explanation
While the Legal Services Authorities Act gave statutory status to Lok Adalats nationwide, the first unofficial post-independence Lok Adalat camp was held in Gujarat in 1982. This successful experiment served as a model for other states, including Rajasthan, to adopt similar alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. This movement highlighted the need for consensual settlements to reduce the judicial burden.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 51 | (c) Adjudicate on commercial disputes of a specified value to ensure speedy resolution. |
| 52 | (a) II, IV, I, III |
| 53 | (b) I and III only |
| 54 | (b) To advise the State Government on legal matters and perform duties of a legal character as assigned. |
| 55 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 56 | (d) Innocent publication and fair criticism of judicial acts constitute punishable criminal contempt. |
| 57 | (b) I, II and IV only |
| 58 | (b) A suit concerning partition of ancestral agricultural property. |
| 59 | (b) People’s Court |
| 60 | (a) Gujarat |
Key facts from Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
- The Rajasthan High Court was inaugurated at Jodhpur on 29 August 1949; Justice Kamal Kant Verma was its first Chief Justice.
- Article 226 lets the High Court issue writs for fundamental rights and for any other purpose; Article 227 gives it superintendence over all courts and tribunals.
- A High Court judge retires at 62; the judges’ salaries are charged on the State’s Consolidated Fund.
- Article 222 allows the President to transfer a judge, after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
- The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority was constituted in 1998; the District Judge chairs the District Legal Services Authority.
- The Family Courts Act was enacted in 1984; Fast Track Courts dispose of old sessions cases and cases involving women and children.
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This page has 82 practice MCQs on Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts (Rajasthan Polity and Administration). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
When was the Rajasthan High Court inaugurated?
On 29 August 1949 at Jodhpur, by the Rajpramukh Maharaja Sawai Man Singh. Justice Kamal Kant Verma was the first Chief Justice of the newly constituted High Court.
At what age does a High Court judge retire?
At 62 years. A Supreme Court judge retires at 65. Additional judges of a High Court are appointed for a temporary period not exceeding two years, and a judge can be transferred under Article 222.
Who chairs the District Legal Services Authority?
The District Judge, ex officio. The authority provides free legal aid and runs Lok Adalats at the district level under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, so that no citizen is denied justice because of poverty.