Election disputes can be adjudicated only by
Election petitions lie to the High Court under the Representation of the People Act.
Ref: Indian Polity
JUDICIARY
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The judges of a High Court are
Article 222 allows President to transfer High Court judge after consulting Chief Justice.
Ref: Introduction to the Constitution of India
Judicial review means
Judicial review empowers courts to test laws against Constitution and declare invalid.
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The judges of the High Court are
Article 217 provides President appoints High Court judges after consulting Chief Justice.
Ref: Introduction to the Constitution of India
Judicial activism is
Judicial activism uses judicial power to protect citizens' rights against state action.
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The High Court has
Article 227 gives High Court superintendence over all courts subordinate to it.
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Public Interest Litigation can be entertained by a High Court whenever
High Court entertains PIL when public interest is undermined, not private grievance.
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To become a judge of a High Court, one must be a practising advocate of the High Court for at least
Article 217 requires High Court judge to have ten years' advocacy experience.
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A High Court judge retires at the age of
Article 217 fixes retirement for a High Court judge at sixty-two.
Ref: Introduction to the Constitution of India
On what grounds are judges removed?
Article 124(4) permits removal only for proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Ref: Introduction to the Constitution of India
Who appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
The President appoints the Chief Justice of India under Article 124.
Ref: Introduction to the Constitution of India
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
Article 124 provides presidential appointment after consulting the Chief Justice.
Ref: Introduction to the Constitution of India
