The Supreme Court of India is the highest court and is considered the ___ of democracy.

Third pillar

True or False: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over disputes between the Centre and states.

True

Fill in the blank: The appointment and removal of Supreme Court judges are governed by Article ___ of the Constitution.

124

What types of matters fall under the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Constitutional matters, civil matters, criminal matters, and appeals by special leave.

True or False: The first High Court in India was established in 1857.

False. The first High Court was established in 1862.

The President can refer a question of law to the Supreme Court for its opinion under which Article?

Article 143

True or False: The opinion given by the Supreme Court to the President is binding.

False; the opinion is not binding on the President.

Every individual has the right to move the Supreme Court directly if their ___ have been infringed.

Fundamental rights

What is the maximum age until which the Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges hold office?

65 years

Fill in the blank: The removal of a Supreme Court judge requires a motion to be passed by a two-thirds majority in both ___ and ___.

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

The High Courts in India are established under the ___ of the Constitution.

Constitution of India

True or False: The Collegium System allowed for greater executive involvement in the appointment of judges.

False. The Collegium System excluded the Executive from participation.

High Courts have the power to punish for its ___ according to Article 215.

Contempt

Fill in the blank: The salary of the Chief Justice of India is Rs ___ per month.

2.8 lakh

What is the primary function of High Courts in relation to lower courts?

High Courts may withdraw a case from a lower court if it involves a question of law.

The monthly salary of judges of the Supreme Court and chief justices of high courts is ___ as per the recent Act.

Rs. 2,50,0000

What is the significance of the salary increase for high court judges?

It reflects an effort to enhance the remuneration of judicial officers to ensure better compensation for their responsibilities.

True or False: The salary increase applies only to judges of the Supreme Court.

False - It applies to both judges of the Supreme Court and chief justices of high courts.