PPT: Judiciary | Social Studies (SST) Class 8 PDF Download

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J u d i c i a r y
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J u d i c i a r y
Laws are important rules that everyone must
follow. When someone breaks a law, there are
specific steps that need to be taken to resolve the
issue. This is where the judicial system comes in.
The judicial system consists of courts where
people can seek justice when laws are broken. It
plays a crucial role in our democracy by ensuring
fairness and upholding the rule of law.
The independence of the judiciary is essential for
its effective functioning. It means that the
judiciary can make decisions without
interference from other branches of government.
I n t r o d u c t i o n
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J u d i c i a r y
Laws are important rules that everyone must
follow. When someone breaks a law, there are
specific steps that need to be taken to resolve the
issue. This is where the judicial system comes in.
The judicial system consists of courts where
people can seek justice when laws are broken. It
plays a crucial role in our democracy by ensuring
fairness and upholding the rule of law.
The independence of the judiciary is essential for
its effective functioning. It means that the
judiciary can make decisions without
interference from other branches of government.
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Dispute
Resolution
Judicial Review
Upholding the
Law
 resolve disputes
between people,
between citizens
and the
government,
between different
states, and
between the
central and state
governments.
What is the Role of
Judiciary? 
 judiciary has the
power to
interpret and
apply the
constitution. If a
law passed by the
parliament goes
against the
constitution, the
judiciary can
strike it down.
Every citizen has
the right to
approach the
judiciary if they
believe their
fundamental
rights have been
violated.
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J u d i c i a r y
Laws are important rules that everyone must
follow. When someone breaks a law, there are
specific steps that need to be taken to resolve the
issue. This is where the judicial system comes in.
The judicial system consists of courts where
people can seek justice when laws are broken. It
plays a crucial role in our democracy by ensuring
fairness and upholding the rule of law.
The independence of the judiciary is essential for
its effective functioning. It means that the
judiciary can make decisions without
interference from other branches of government.
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Dispute
Resolution
Judicial Review
Upholding the
Law
 resolve disputes
between people,
between citizens
and the
government,
between different
states, and
between the
central and state
governments.
What is the Role of
Judiciary? 
 judiciary has the
power to
interpret and
apply the
constitution. If a
law passed by the
parliament goes
against the
constitution, the
judiciary can
strike it down.
Every citizen has
the right to
approach the
judiciary if they
believe their
fundamental
rights have been
violated.
An independent judiciary is crucial for a fair and
just legal system. It means that the judiciary can
make decisions without any interference from
the other branches of government.
This independence allows the judiciary to act
impartially and ensure that the rule of law is
upheld. It also enables the judiciary to check the
powers of the legislative and executive branches.
Moreover, an independent judiciary plays a vital
role in protecting the fundamental rights of
citizens. It ensures that everyone is treated
equally under the law and prevents the misuse of
power by the government.
What is an Independent
Judiciary?
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J u d i c i a r y
Laws are important rules that everyone must
follow. When someone breaks a law, there are
specific steps that need to be taken to resolve the
issue. This is where the judicial system comes in.
The judicial system consists of courts where
people can seek justice when laws are broken. It
plays a crucial role in our democracy by ensuring
fairness and upholding the rule of law.
The independence of the judiciary is essential for
its effective functioning. It means that the
judiciary can make decisions without
interference from other branches of government.
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Dispute
Resolution
Judicial Review
Upholding the
Law
 resolve disputes
between people,
between citizens
and the
government,
between different
states, and
between the
central and state
governments.
What is the Role of
Judiciary? 
 judiciary has the
power to
interpret and
apply the
constitution. If a
law passed by the
parliament goes
against the
constitution, the
judiciary can
strike it down.
Every citizen has
the right to
approach the
judiciary if they
believe their
fundamental
rights have been
violated.
An independent judiciary is crucial for a fair and
just legal system. It means that the judiciary can
make decisions without any interference from
the other branches of government.
This independence allows the judiciary to act
impartially and ensure that the rule of law is
upheld. It also enables the judiciary to check the
powers of the legislative and executive branches.
Moreover, an independent judiciary plays a vital
role in protecting the fundamental rights of
citizens. It ensures that everyone is treated
equally under the law and prevents the misuse of
power by the government.
What is an Independent
Judiciary?
Supreme Court
What is the Structure of
Courts in India?
High Court
District Court
District courts, also known as subordinate courts, are
the courts that most people interact with. They
handle cases at the local level and are located in
various districts across the country.
Each state in India has its own high court, which
serves as the highest court of that state.
it the top level is the Supreme Court of India, located
in New Delhi. It is the highest court in the country and
has the final authority to interpret and uphold the
constitution.