Question

Which of the following statements about the judiciary is false?

• A. Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court
• B. udiciary can strike down a law if it goes against the spirit of the Constitution
• C. Judiciary is independent of the Executive
• D. Any citizen can approach the courts if her rights are violated

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court

Answer: The correct answer is option (A) – Every law passed by the Parliament needs approval of the Supreme Court. This is a false statement.

• The Parliament of India consists of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha and the President is also included.
• Hence without the assent given by the President, none of the laws made in the Houses can come into force.
• Indian Judiciary consists of the District Courts, High Courts for the states, Supreme Court for the entire nation. Judiciary is nothing but all the courts in India functioning at different levels in India.
• The decision taken by the Supreme Court of India is binding on all other courts of India.
• The Supreme Court can take up any dispute that arises between the state governments and the central government.
• The Supreme Court can take up any dispute that arises between two or more state governments.
• The Supreme Court can take up any dispute that arises between the Government and the citizens.
• The Supreme Court can take up any dispute that arises between citizens.
• Neither the Legislature nor the Executive can control the Judiciary in India.
• The ruling party or government cannot direct the judges of courts.
• In consultation with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and on advice of the Prime Minister, the judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the President of India.
• The Constitution of India can be interpreted by the Supreme Court and High Courts.
• If the courts find that any of the laws of central government or state governments are unconstitutional, then the courts can declare those laws as invalid.
• The core principles or the basic principles of the Indian constitution cannot be changed, as per the ruling of the Supreme Court of India.