Supreme Court: Jurisdiction and Powers

Original Jurisdiction – Applicable areas are the Centre and one or more states; or the Centre and any state or states on one side and one or more states on the other; or between two or more states. Writ Jurisdiction … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court: Independence of the Supreme Court

Mode of appointment Security of tenure Fixed service conditions Expenses charged on the consolidated fund Conduct of judges cannot be discussed Ban on practice after retirement Power to punish for its contempt Freedom to appoint its staff Its jurisdiction cannot … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court: Removal of Judges

Constitutional Provision Article 124(4) of the Constitution: A Supreme Court judge shall not be removed from office except by an order of the President, passed after an address by each House of Parliament, supported by: Majority of total membership of … Continue reading →

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