Question

Which of the following statements with respect to the judiciary in India is/are correct?
1. Like in the United States, India has provided for a double system of courts.
2. Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated system of courts for the Union as well as the states.
3. The organisation of the subordinate judiciary varies slightly from the state to state.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 2 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D 2 and 3 only

Under the Constitution of India, there is a single integrated and independent judicial system. The Apex court of the Nation is the Supreme Court. There are however different courts in states. High Court is the highest court in the state judicial system. Below it is subordinate courts of civil and criminal matters. The higher courts in the hierarchy have the power of hearing an appeal from the lower court and it can go until it reaches the Supreme Court whose decision will be final and binding. Unlike in the United States, India has NOT provided for a double system of courts.