Polity

Judges Acting Chief Judge The President can appoint an acting Chief Justice of India when: The office of CJI becomes vacant CJI is temporarily absent CJI is unable to perform the duties of his office Ad Hoc Judge Ad hoc … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Oaths or Affirmations A person appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, before entering upon his office, has to make and subscribe to an oath or affirmation before the President. Salaries and Allowances Determined The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave … Continue reading →

Appointment of Judges The judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president as per the recommendation of collegium emerged after the Third Judges Case. The president appoints the chief justice after consultation with such judges of the Supreme … Continue reading →

Composition of Supreme Court The Supreme Court consists of thirty-four judges (one chief justice and thirty three other judges). Originally, the strength of the Supreme Court was fixed at eight (one chief justice and seven other judges). The Parliament is … Continue reading →

The Indian constitution provides for a provision of the Supreme Court under Part V (The Union) and Chapter 6 (The Union Judiciary). Articles 124 to 147 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organisation, independence, jurisdiction, powers and … Continue reading →

The promulgation of the Regulating Act of 1773 established the Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta as a Court of Record, with full power & authority. It was established to hear and determine all complaints for any crimes and also … Continue reading →

The Parliamentary Group is an autonomous body that consists of current or former members of the Parliament.  Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is an international organization of national parliaments, which aims to promote and sustain democracy, peace, and cooperation among its members. … Continue reading →