Question

Which of the following statements regarding Judiciary in India are correct?
I. Supreme Court of India is free from the control and influence of Legislature and Executive.
II. Subordinate courts are at the head of the judicial hierarchy of the State.
III. The Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
IV. A High Court can withdraw a case from a subordinate court and can deal with the case itself if it is satisfied that the case involves a substantial point of constitutional law.

• A. I and II
• B. I and III
• C. I and IV
• D. II, III and IV

Answer 1

The correct option is C I and IV

The Indian Constitution has adopted Single, Integrated and Independent Judiciary. Article 50 of the Constitution of India provides for separation of Judiciary from the Executive. The Constitution has made provisions ensuring the independence of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Article 228 of the Constitution of India says that the High Court can withdraw a case pending in a subordinate court if it involves a substantial question of law that requires the interpretation of the Constitution. It can either dispose of the case itself or determine the question of law and return it to subordinate court.