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Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 1

Which of the following statements are correct about the High Court's historical developments?

  1. The Lahore High Court was established in 1919 for Punjab and Delhi.
  2. After independence, the East Punjab High Court was established in Shimla on August 15, 1947.
  3. The High Court’s seat was shifted to Chandigarh in 1955.

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Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 1
  • Statement 1: Correct. The Lahore High Court was set up in 1919 for Punjab and Delhi.
  • Statement 2: Correct. The East Punjab High Court was established in Shimla after independence in 1947.
  • Statement 3: Correct. The High Court’s seat shifted to Chandigarh in 1955 for accessibility.
Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 2

Which of the following statements are correct about the PEPSU High Court?

  1. It was dissolved after the merger of PEPSU into Punjab under the States Reorganization Act, 1956.
  2. Its judges were transferred to the Punjab High Court.
  3. The PEPSU High Court continued to function alongside the Punjab High Court after the merger.

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Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 2
  • Statement 1: Correct. The PEPSU High Court was dissolved after the merger.
  • Statement 2: Correct. The judges were transferred to the Punjab High Court.
  • Statement 3: Incorrect. The PEPSU High Court ceased to exist after the merger.
Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 3

Who appoints the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission?

Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 3

The Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor.

Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 4

Match the court level with its corresponding function in the subordinate judiciary of Punjab:

Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 4
  • JCJ handles small civil cases.
  • Chief Judicial Magistrate is the highest authority in criminal cases in the district.
  • Senior Civil Judge handles major civil disputes.
Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 5

The High Court of Punjab and Haryana holds jurisdiction over various matters. Which of the following statements are correct about its jurisdiction?

  1. It holds original jurisdiction in cases related to admiralty, probate, matrimonial matters, and contempt of court.
  2. It has appellate jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases.
  3. The High Court has no supervisory authority over subordinate courts in Punjab and Haryana.
  4. Its proceedings and decisions are authoritative and cannot be contested by subordinate courts.

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Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 5
  • Statement 1: Correct. The High Court has original jurisdiction in admiralty, probate, matrimonial matters, and contempt of court.
  • Statement 2: Correct. The High Court handles appellate jurisdiction for civil and criminal cases.
  • Statement 3: Incorrect. The High Court has supervisory authority over all courts and tribunals in Punjab and Haryana.
  • Statement 4: Correct. The High Court's decisions are authoritative and cannot be contested by subordinate courts.
Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 6

Match the Chief Justices with their respective tenures or notable events:

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Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 6
  • Ramlal was the first Chief Justice of the High Court of East Punjab after independence.
  • Mehar Singh was the Chief Justice when the Punjab High Court was renamed in 1966.
  • Krishna Murari has been serving as the Chief Justice since June 2, 2018.
Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 7

Which of the following statements are correct about the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)?

  1. It was established in 1937 under the Government of India Act, 1935.
  2. It initially had jurisdiction over the entire province of Punjab, including areas now in Pakistan.
  3. After the reorganization of states in 1956, the commission moved to Patiala.
  4. The Governor appoints the Chairman and members of the PPSC.

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Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 7
  • Statement 1: Correct. The PPSC was established under the Government of India Act, 1935.
  • Statement 2: Incorrect. The PPSC initially had jurisdiction over East Punjab, which did not include areas now in Pakistan.
  • Statement 3: Correct. After the merger of PEPSU in 1956, the PPSC moved to Patiala.
  • Statement 4: Correct. The Governor appoints the Chairman and members of the PPSC.
Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 8

When was the High Court of Judicature set up in Lahore?

Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 8

The High Court of Judicature was set up in Lahore on March 20, 1919.

Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 9

Which of the following statements are correct about the establishment of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana?

  1. The High Court of Punjab was renamed as the High Court of Punjab and Haryana on November 1, 1966.
  2. The judges of the Punjab High Court retained their positions in the renamed court.
  3. The High Court operates from its principal seat in Chandigarh.
  4. The court's sanctioned strength is 50 judges.

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Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 9

Statement 1: Correct. The Punjab High Court was renamed on November 1, 1966.
Statement 2: Correct. The judges retained their positions in the renamed court.
Statement 3: Correct. The High Court operates from Chandigarh.
Statement 4: Incorrect. The sanctioned strength of the court is 38 permanent and 30 additional judges.

Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 10

Which act led to the merger of PEPSU into the state of Punjab?

Detailed Solution for Test: Punjab Judiciary - Question 10

The States Re-organisation Act of 1956 led to the merger of PEPSU into the state of Punjab.

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