Powers of The High Court

Q. When was the constitution amended for the 42nd time?

1. 1966
2. 1977
3. 1974
4. 1976

Q.

Which of the Constitutional amendments were done to cancel the effects of the 42nd amendment to the Constitution?

1. 43rd amendment to the Constitution of India

2. 44th amendment to the Constitution of India

3. Both 43rd and 44th amendment to the Constitution of India

4. None of the above

Q. Match the following.

1. To inform or show
2. "Produce the Body"
3. "We command"

Q. Which of the following means "Produce the Body."?

1. Habeas Corpus
2. Quo Warranto
3. Mandamus
4. Certiorari

Q. Match the following.

1. To inform or show
2. "Produce the Body"
3. "We command"

Q. Which of the following is issued by a higher court if it feels that a lower court is going beyond its jurisdiction?

1. Habeas Corpus
2. Prohibition
3. Quo Warranto
4. Mandamus

Q. You are a lawyer, and your friend has been missing for a few days now. After enquiry, you suspect this could be a case of enmity over business feud. You explain about a writ which although not suited to the issue could work to bring your friend back. Which of the following writs can be helpful to the family?

1. Mandamus
2. Habeas Corpus
3. Prohibition
4. Quo Warranto

Q. How many types of writs can be found in the Constitution of India?

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 3

Q. Which of the following means "Produce the Body."?

1. Mandamus
2. Certiorari
3. Habeas Corpus
4. Quo Warranto

Q. The Supreme Court has a wider jurisdiction than the High Courts in issuing writs.

1. True
2. False

Q. The power of courts to issue writs is mentioned under of the Constitution of India.

1. Article 32
2. Article 35
3. Article 370

Q. The District Court has awarded death penalty to a convict, but the High Court is unsure if it has been granted on proper judicial grounds with enough evidence to support the decision. The High Court wants to issue a writ against the District Court. Which of the following is issued by the High Court in this case?

1. Mandamus
2. Prohibition
3. Certiorari
4. Quo Warranto

Q. The power of courts to issue writs is mentioned under of the Constitution of India.

1. Article 32
2. Article 35
3. Article 370