Test: The Supreme Court - UPSC MCQ

Article 124 deals with the establishment and composition of the Supreme Court of India. It consists of a Chief Justice of India and a maximum of 34 judges.

Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from 1950 to 1951.

According to Article 145 of the Constitution, a minimum of five judges is required for hearing cases involving the interpretation of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court of India is located in New Delhi, the capital city of India.

The President of India appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other senior judges.

The retirement age of a Supreme Court judge is 65 years.

The Supreme Court, in the Kesavananda Bharati Case, upheld the concept of the "Basic Structure" of the Constitution, which limits the amending power of the Parliament.

The Chief Justice of India acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of India was established on January 28, 1950.

Justice Fathima Beevi was the first female judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court of India in 1989.

The Supreme Court introduced the Collegium System for the appointment of judges in the Third Judges Case.

The Supreme Court of India exercises three types of jurisdictions: Original Jurisdiction, Appellate Jurisdiction, and Advisory Jurisdiction.

The Registrar of the Supreme Court is the custodian of the records and proceedings of the court.

The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was first introduced by the Supreme Court in the Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar Case.

The Supreme Court can issue a writ of mandamus to enforce fundamental rights.

The President of India can refer a question of law to the Supreme Court, and it should be heard by a minimum of three judges.

The Supreme Court can review its own judgment on the grounds of error of fact, error of law, or discovery of new and important matter or evidence.

The Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Case established the doctrine of "separation of powers" as a basic feature of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court can take up a case involving a state government directly under its original jurisdiction when the Governor of the state requests for it.

The Attorney General for India (ISO: Bhārata kē Mahānyāyavādī) is the chief legal advisor of the Government of India. The Attorney General is appointed by the President of India at the instance of the Union Cabinet under Article 76(1) of the Constitution and hold office during the pleasure of the President.