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UPSC Prelims Judiciary Questions

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UPSC Prelims Judiciary Questions

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  1. Q1 2022 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements: 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves. 3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. 4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    Contempt of courtContempt of courts act 1971Judiciary
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  2. Q2 2021 Prelims GS

    With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:
    1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India.
    2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    JudiciaryPolity & governanceRetired judges as ad hoc judges and power of review
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