History & Civics
The independence of the judiciary is necessary in a federal democratic set-up. In this context, describe the part played by the following:
(a) Security of Tenure of Office.
(b) Security of Salary and Allowances of the Judges.
(c) Power to punish for Contempt of itself.
Answer
(a) A Judge can remain in office till he has attained the age of 65 years. He can be removed by the President on the ground of "proved misbehaviour or incapacity."
(b) Judges' salaries, allowances, etc., shall not be changed to their disadvantage during their term of office. The salaries of the Judges cannot be reduced except during periods of financial emergency. Their salaries and allowances are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and so are not subject to vote of Parliament.
(c) The Supreme Court can punish for the contempt of court if a person or authority makes an attempt to lower its authority.
Related Questions
State the difference between the Original jurisdiction and the Appellate jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court is the apex court in the entire judicial set up in India. In this context answer the following questions:
(a) What is meant by the term Single Integrated Judicial System?
(b) Mention three kinds of cases which come under appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
(c) Mention the types of cases that come under Original jurisdiction.
The Supreme Court has extensive jurisdiction. In this context answer the following:
(a) What is meant by 'Appellate Jurisdiction'? Name two types of cases in which an appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court.
(b) What do you understand by advisory functions of the Supreme Court? State the types of cases where the Supreme Court may be required to express its opinion.
(c) What is meant by Revisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
Discuss how the Constitution has ensured that the Supreme Court acts as:
(a) Custodian of the Constitution.
(b) Guardian of the Fundamental Rights.
(c) A Court of Records and its implication.