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Judiciary and Courts GK and GS Questions
Constitution and legal GK for High Court, district court and judicial service staff exams.
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History 6
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1 History
Which Act provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Fort William, Calcutta?
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Answer: C. Regulating Act, 1773
The Regulating Act of 1773 set up the Supreme Court at Calcutta, which began work in 1774.
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2 History
In which year was the Indian High Courts Act passed, authorising High Courts at Calcutta, Bombay and Madras?
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Answer: C. 1861
The Indian High Courts Act, 1861 led to the setting up of the first High Courts in 1862.
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3 History
In which year was the Federal Court of India established under the Government of India Act, 1935?
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Answer: C. 1937
The Federal Court began functioning in 1937 and was replaced by the Supreme Court in 1950.
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4 History
The Indian Penal Code was drafted by the Law Commission headed by:
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Answer: B. Lord Macaulay
The first Law Commission of 1834, chaired by Macaulay, prepared the draft of the Indian Penal Code.
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5 History
The Cornwallis Code of 1793, which separated revenue and judicial functions, was introduced by:
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Answer: C. Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis, Governor General from 1786 to 1793, issued the Code in 1793.
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6 History
On which date did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place in Amritsar?
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Answer: B. 13 April 1919
General Dyer ordered firing on the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on 13 April 1919.
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7 Legal GK
In which case did the Supreme Court lay down the basic structure doctrine in 1973?
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Answer: B. Kesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala
A 13 judge bench in Kesavananda Bharati held that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
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8 Legal GK
In Maneka Gandhi v Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court held that the procedure under Article 21 must be:
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Answer: C. Fair, just and reasonable
The Court held that a procedure depriving personal liberty must be fair, just and reasonable, widening the scope of Article 21.
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9 Legal GK
The Vishaka case (1997) led to guidelines on:
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Answer: B. Sexual harassment of women at the workplace
In Vishaka v State of Rajasthan the Supreme Court issued guidelines against sexual harassment at the workplace.
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10 Legal GK
Lok Adalats were given statutory status by which Act?
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Answer: A. Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987
Chapter VI of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 deals with Lok Adalats.
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11 Legal GK
Who is the Patron-in-Chief of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)?
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Answer: A. The Chief Justice of India
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 the Chief Justice of India is the Patron-in-Chief of NALSA.
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12 Legal GK
Which law replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
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Answer: D. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act and came into force on 1 July 2024.
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13 Legal GK
Which law replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
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Answer: D. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the CrPC from 1 July 2024.
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14 Legal GK
Which law replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
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Answer: D. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the IPC from 1 July 2024.
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15 Legal GK
On which date was the Supreme Court of India inaugurated?
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Answer: A. 28 January 1950
The Supreme Court was inaugurated on 28 January 1950, two days after the Constitution came into force.
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16 Legal GK
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India is mainly associated with the efforts of:
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Answer: C. Justice P N Bhagwati and Justice V R Krishna Iyer
Justices P N Bhagwati and V R Krishna Iyer relaxed the rule of locus standi and pioneered PIL in India.
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17 Legal GK
Hussainara Khatoon v State of Bihar (1979) is known for recognising which right as part of Article 21?
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Answer: B. Right to speedy trial
The case on undertrial prisoners held that a speedy trial is part of the right to life and personal liberty.
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18 Legal GK
In K S Puttaswamy v Union of India (2017), a nine judge bench of the Supreme Court held that:
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Answer: D. Right to privacy is a Fundamental Right
The Court held that privacy is protected as part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21.
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19 Legal GK
The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 was enacted to:
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Answer: D. Provide accessible and speedy justice in rural areas
The Act provides for Gram Nyayalayas at the village level to give quick and affordable justice.
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20 Legal GK
An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be:
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Answer: D. A decree of a civil court, final and not appealable
Under Section 21 of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 the award is deemed a civil court decree and is final and binding.
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21 Polity and Constitution
Which Article did Dr B R Ambedkar call the heart and soul of the Constitution?
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Answer: C. Article 32
Article 32 gives the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights, and Dr Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.
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22 Polity and Constitution
Under which Article can a High Court issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for other purposes?
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Answer: A. Article 226
Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs, orders and directions for Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose.
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23 Polity and Constitution
Which writ literally means "to have the body" and is issued to free a person who is illegally detained?
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Answer: C. Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus requires the detaining authority to produce the detained person before the court.
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24 Polity and Constitution
The writ of Mandamus literally means:
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Answer: B. We command
Mandamus is a command from a court to a public authority to perform a public duty.
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25 Polity and Constitution
Which writ is issued to ask a person holding a public office by what authority he holds it?
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Answer: C. Quo Warranto
Quo Warranto means by what authority and is used to test the legality of a claim to a public office.
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26 Polity and Constitution
What is the retirement age of a Supreme Court judge in India?
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Answer: D. 65 years
Article 124(2) provides that a Supreme Court judge holds office until the age of 65 years.
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27 Polity and Constitution
A Supreme Court judge can be removed from office only by:
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Answer: B. The President after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a special majority
Article 124(4) allows removal by the President only after both Houses pass an address on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
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28 Polity and Constitution
Which Article deals with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India?
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Answer: B. Article 124
Article 124 provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court.
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29 Polity and Constitution
"No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law." This is stated in:
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Answer: D. Article 21
Article 21 protects life and personal liberty.
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30 Polity and Constitution
Equality before law and equal protection of the laws is guaranteed by:
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Answer: D. Article 14
Article 14 states that the State shall not deny any person equality before the law or equal protection of the laws.
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31 Polity and Constitution
Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: B. Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
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32 Polity and Constitution
Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Amendment in 2002, provides free and compulsory education to children of the age group:
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Answer: C. 6 to 14 years
Article 21A makes education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years.
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33 Polity and Constitution
Article 217 of the Constitution deals with:
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Answer: C. Appointment and conditions of the office of a High Court judge
Article 217 covers the appointment and conditions of the office of a judge of a High Court.
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34 Polity and Constitution
Under which Article is the law declared by the Supreme Court binding on all courts within India?
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Answer: D. Article 141
Article 141 states that law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts in the territory of India.
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35 Static GK
National Legal Services Day is observed every year on:
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Answer: C. 9 November
9 November is observed as National Legal Services Day, marking the day in 1995 when the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 came into force.
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36 Static GK
Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated in India on:
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Answer: A. 26 November
26 November marks the day in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution.
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37 Static GK
The Constitution of India came into force on:
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Answer: D. 26 January 1950
It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.
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38 Static GK
How many Schedules did the original Constitution of India have?
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Answer: D. 8
The original Constitution had 8 Schedules; the number is now 12 after later amendments.
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39 Static GK
World Human Rights Day is observed on:
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Answer: C. 10 December
It marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10 December 1948.
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40 Static GK
In which year was the High Court of Delhi established?
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Answer: C. 1966
The High Court of Delhi was established on 31 October 1966.
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