Question 1

A Judge is accountable to

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Judges are primarily accountable to the constitutional law they interpret and enforce, and to their own conscience, ensuring impartiality and adherence to legal principles.

Question 2

In 1996 "Restatement of values of Judicial Life" how many points charter was made by the SC judges

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Question 3

John Rawls theory of Justice is based on

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John Rawls' theory of justice is based on the theory of rights, emphasizing the principles of justice as fairness, which prioritize individual rights and liberties.

Question 4

Theory of Utility or Utilitarian theory is given by

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Jeremy Bentham is credited with the development of the theory of utility or utilitarianism, which is a form of consequentialism that evaluates actions based on their outcomes, specifically the overall happiness or utility they produce.

Question 5

Which case is called as Habeas Corpus case

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The case referred to as the Habeas Corpus case is A.D.M. Jabalpur vs. Shivkant Shukla. This landmark judgment by the Indian Supreme Court in 1976 during the Emergency period dealt with the question of whether a person has the right to approach the court with a writ of Habeas Corpus during an Emergency when the right to move any court for the enforcement of Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) is suspended.

Question 6

Which case is related to Right to health and Medical Assistance Under Article 21

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Parmananda Katara vs. Union of India is the case related to the Right to Health and Medical Assistance under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This landmark judgment emphasized that every doctor, whether at a government hospital or otherwise, has the professional obligation to extend his services with due expertise for protecting life.

Question 7

Which lawyer has got a popular name of being 'Green Advocate'

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M.C. Mehta is widely recognized as the 'Green Advocate' due to his significant contributions to environmental law and litigation in India. He has been involved in numerous landmark cases that have led to stronger environmental protections and policies.

Question 8

Which case is related to Euthanasia

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The Aruna Shanbaug case is a landmark case in India related to euthanasia, where the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia under certain circumstances.

Question 9

Which case is first case relating to Epilostary Jurisdiction

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Sunil Batra's case is considered the first case relating to epistolary jurisdiction in India, where the Supreme Court accepted a letter as a writ petition.

Question 10

Under which Article can a retired judge act as a Judge of Supreme Court

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Article 128 of the Indian Constitution allows the Chief Justice of India to request a retired Supreme Court judge or a retired High Court judge who is duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court judge, to act as a Supreme Court judge for a temporary period.

Question 11

Appointment of Judges is through

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The appointment of Judges in India is made through the collegium system, where a panel of senior judges makes recommendations for appointments.

Question 12

Appointment and Transfer of Judges related to case

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Question 13

Who is known as "Guardian of Constitution"

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The Supreme Court is known as the "Guardian of the Constitution" because it has the power to interpret the Constitution, ensure its provisions are upheld, and adjudicate disputes that arise under it, thereby safeguarding the rights and liberties of citizens.

Question 14

Judicial Activism means - Justice to the doorstep of people who do not have access to Justice

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Judicial activism refers to the actions of judges who interpret the law in a way that is more progressive or liberal than the original intent of the law. It is not about bringing justice to the doorstep of people who do not have access to justice.

Quiz 3: Constitutional Law and Judicial System in India: Part B