The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
After retirement from the office, a permanent Judge of a High Court can not plead or act in any Court or before any authority in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(A)
1 only
According to Article 217(1)(b), a Judge of High Court may be removed from his office by the President in the manner provided in clause (4) of Article 124 for the removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court. So, statement 1 is correct. According to Article 220, No person who, after the commencement of this Constitution, has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court shall plead or act in any Court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court and the other High Courts.
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12
A High Court Judge addresses his letter of resignation to–
Correct Answer:
(A)
The President
According to Article 217(1)(a), a Judge of High Court may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office.
Ques:
13
Against which Judge the Rajya Sabha passed the motion of impeachment in 2011, but he resigned to save himself before it could be passed by the Lok Sabha?
Correct Answer:
(C)
Justice Soumitra Sen
Former Judge of Calcutta High Court, Justice Soumitra Sen was charged for misappropriation of funds. So, a motion of impeachment was passed against him in Rajya Sabha in 2011. It was also presented in Lok Sabha on 5th September, 2011 but he resigned from his post on 1st September 2011 before the bill was put in Lok Sabha.
Ques:
14
The mobile court in India is the brain child of –
Correct Answer:
(C)
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam first imagined about mobile Courts. The first mobile Court of India was established in August 2007 in Mewat district of Haryana. It was inaugurated by contemporary Chief Justice KG Balkrishnan. The concept of the mobile Court is based on the pressing need to take the administration of civil and criminal justice closer to the people so that those living in remote areas could benefit without incurring the expenses of travelling to Courts at distant places.
Ques:
15
The transfer of judges from one High Court to another High Court may be made by the:
Correct Answer:
(D)
President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India
According to Article 222 of the Indian Constitution, the President has the power to transfer judges from one High Court to another, but they must consult with the Chief Justice of India before doing so.
Ques:
16
With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?
Correct Answer:
(D)
None of the statements given above is correct.
The most important factor to be considered while deciding the cases at the Lok Adalat is the consent of both the parties. It cannot be forced on any party that the matter has to be decided by the Lok Adalat. However, once the parties agree that the matter has to be decided by the Lok Adalat, then any party cannot walk away from the decision of the Lok Adalat. The Lok Adalat is presided over by a sitting or retired judicial officer as the Chairman, with two other members, usually a lawyer and a social worker. Experience reveals that in Lok Adalats it is easier to settle money claims since in most of such cases the quantum alone may be in dispute. Sometimes it also considers criminal offences.
Ques:
17
Who recognises the political parties in India?
Correct Answer:
(B)
Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India provides recognition to the political parties in India. The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, provides for the recognition of political parties.
Ques:
18
A party can be recognised as a State Party when:
it secures 6% of the total valid votes polled in the state at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned.
it wins 2 Assembly seats at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned.
it secures 4% of the total valid votes polled in the state at a general election to the Lok Sabha of the state concerned.
it secures 6% of the total valid votes polled in the state at a general election to the Lok Sabha of the state concerned.
Codes:
Correct Answer:
(C)
Only (i) and (ii)
According to the Amendment of Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, a party has to live up to at least one of the following qualifications to be acknowledged as a State party-
(1) If the party wins at least 3 seats or 3% of the seats whichever is greater, in the State Legislative Assembly. or
(2) If it wins minimum 1 seat in the Lok Sabha for every 25 seats or any fraction allotted to that concerned State. or
(3) If the party wins Lok Sabha seat with 6 percent of valid votes in the latest Lok Sabha elections or 2 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) seats with 6 percent of valid votes in the latest state assembly election. or
(4) The status of a State party can still be bestowed upon an entity even if it fails to win any seats in the Lok Sabha or the Assembly, if it manages to win at least 8% of the total votes cast in the entire State. Thus, this is clear that the most suitable option is (c).
Ques:
19
Aam Aadmi party is a:
Correct Answer:
(B)
National Party
• Aam Admi Party is a national party recognized by the Election commission.
Key Points
In April 2011, a civil society movement was born in the backdrop of big-ticket corruption scandals that came to light during the Congress-led UPA regime.
The birth of the AAP on 2nd October 2012 was a watershed moment in India’s political history.
After securing 5 seats in the Gujrat Assembly election it qualified the eligibility criteria to be considered as the National Party.
The AAP is currently the governing party in the Indian state of Punjab. On 10 April 2023, the AAP was officially granted the status of national party by the ECI.
Additional Information
• Criteria for National Party:-
A party that secures at least six percent of the total votes in Lok Sabha elections or Assembly elections in Four states and wins at least four seats in the Lok Sabha is recognized as a National Party.
Ques:
20
The Indian National Congress was formed by -
Correct Answer:
(C)
Allan Octavian Hume
· The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed by the Allan Octavian Hume in 1885.
INC was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Empire in Asia and Africa and it grew to become one of the most important political parties in pre-independence India.
The first session of INC was held in Bombay from 28–31 December 1885 under the chairmanship of W.C. Bonnerjee.
The session of the Indian National Congress is held at the gap of one year.
INC started as an organization comprising only of the educated elite in India, but it later became a party of commoners with prominent leaders like Lajpat Rai, Tilak, Gandhi, Nehru, Bose, etc. as its members.
From the late 19th century, and especially after 1920, Congress became the principal leader of the Indian independence movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
Congress lead India to independence from Great Britain and powerfully influenced other anti-colonial nationalist movements in the British Empire.