Significance of Judicial Decisions

Q. Identify the incorrect statement(s) about the judicial review by Indian courts from the following.

1. It is the process of review of executive and legislative actions by the judiciary in India.
2. Article 32 of Indian Constitution grants power of judicial review to the High Court.
3. Article 226 of Indian Constitution grants powers of judicial review to the Supreme Court.
4. The judiciary, through the judicial review, assures that the parliament is not misusing its powers.

Q. Which courts have the power of judicial review in India?

1. City Civil Court
2. All the courts
3. Supreme Court and all the High Courts
4. Small Causes Court

Q. Which section of the Indian Penal Code was struck down by the Judiciary in 1983?

1. Section 8
2. Section 167
3. Section 303
4. Section 11

Q. Name some principles of good governance.

1. Passing bills as quickly as possible on the floor
2. Transparency in working of the government
3. Accountable/responsible government
4. Just and all-inclusive development

Q. What is the most important function of the Judiciary?

1. Protecting the Fundamental Rights of citizens.
2. Passing important judgements on policies.
3. Directing the nation during wars and emergencies.
4. Protecting the nation's government.

Q. Identify the important subjects on which the Indian courts have given judgements.

1. Matters relating to international law.
2. Matters relating to protection of the honour and dignity of women in India.
3. Matters relating to protection of human rights in India.
4. Matters relating to individual freedom in India.

Q. Which of the following has the power of Judicial Review?

1. The Prime Minister
2. The Governor
3. The Supreme Court
4. The President

Q. Protecting the citizens’ fundamental rights is one of the important roles of the judiciary in India.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Supreme Court of India struck down which of the following sections of Indian penal code in 1983?

1. Section 301
2. Section 302
3. Section 303
4. Section 305

Q. Which one of the following power is enjoyed by the Supreme Court?

1. Political Review
2. Judicial Review
3. Legal Review
4. All the above

Q. Identify the principles of good governance a government should have from the following:

1. Accountability
2. Corruption
3. Effectiveness
4. Responsiblility
5. Fascism
6. Responsiveness
7. Transparency
8. Autocracy

Q. The judicial decisions lead to making the political process in India less democratic.

1. True
2. False

Q. In any case, the parliament cannot amend the basic principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

1. False
2. True