Class 8 The Indian Judicial System
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Q. 1. Choose the correct option
and complete the statements.
(1) Laws are made by ………………….
(a) Legislature
(b) Council of Ministers
(c) Judiciary
(d) Executive
Ans: Laws are made by
Legislature
(2) The Chief Justice of
Supreme Court is appointed by………..
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The President
(c) The Home Minister
(d) The Chief Justice
Ans: The Chief Justice of
Supreme Court is appointed by The President
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2. Explain the concepts.
(1) Judicial Review
Ans: One of the most important
responsibilities entrusted to the Supreme Court is the protection of the
Constitution. You are aware that the Constitution is the fundamental law of the
Nation.TheParliament cannot pass any law that violates the Constitution. Every
act or policy made by the Executive should also be consistent with the
Constitution. If any law passed by the Legislature or any act of the Executive
violates any provision of the Constitution, the said law or act is declared
illegal and struck down by the court. This power of the court is known as
Judicial Review.
(2) Public Interest Litigation
Ans: Public Interest Litigation
(PIL) refers to litigations filed on issues of public importance by individual
citizens, social organisations or Non-Governmental Organisations on behalf of
the all people.
The court thinks over the
questions raised and gives its decision.
Q.3. Write short notes on.
(1) Civil and Criminal Law
Ans: (1) There are two main
branches of law: (1) Civil law and (2) Criminal law.(2) Civil law : This law deals
with conflicts which affect or interfere with the rights of a person. For
example, Conflicts regarding land and property, rent agreement, divorce, etc.(3) Criminal Law : Serious
crimes are dealt under criminal law. For example, theft, robbery, dowry,
murder, etc. In these cases, the first step is to file a First Information
Report (FIR) with the Police.
(2) Judicial Activism
Ans: Traditionally, the Courts
settle the disputes whenever they are approached for that purpose. In
the last few decades, this image of the court has undergone a change and they
have become increasingly active. This means that the court now seeks to fulfill
the constitutional goals of justice and equality. The court has tried to
provide legal protection to the marginalised sections in society, women,
tribal, workers, farmers, and children. Public Interest Litigations have played
an important role in this regard.
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4. Answer in brief.
(1) Why are laws necessary in
society?
Ans: When the common man
benefits from the values of freedom, equality, and justice, it leads to the
widening and deepening of democracy.
This is necessary for the strengthening of democracy.The Rule of Law is
protected by the Judiciary. The law treats everyone equally. Rich, poor,
developed – backward, men or women, all are equal before law and this is expressed
clearly through judicial decisions.
(2) Enumerate the functions of
the Supreme Court.
Ans:
As a federal court, it has the
responsibility to settle disputes between the Union and the states; between the
states and the Union and any state on one hand and one or more states on the
other hand. It may also give orders for protection of the fundamental rights of
citizen. To review decrees and orders of lower courts and also review its own
decisions. In case the President asks for the advice of the Court to understand
the legal aspects in matters of public importance, provide the necessary advice.
(3) Which are the provisions
that preserve the independence of the judiciary?
Ans:
Judges are appointed by the
President. This helps to avoid any political pressure. Judges enjoy security of
tenure. The retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court is 65 years, while
for the High Court it is 62 years.The salaries of judges are
drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India.Personal criticisms cannot be
made on judges for their acts and decisions.Contempt of Court is considered
a punishable offense. The Parliament cannot discuss
the decisions of the judges.
Q. 5. Complete the table.
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Q. 1. Choose the correct option and complete the statements.
(1) Laws are made by ………………….
(a) Legislature
(b) Council of Ministers
(c) Judiciary
(d) Executive
Ans: Laws are made by Legislature
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The President
(c) The Home Minister
(d) The Chief Justice
Ans: The Chief Justice of Supreme Court is appointed by The President
Class 8 civics question answer chapter 4 – Maharashtra board class 8 civics solutions – 8 class civic solution
2. Explain the concepts.
(1) Judicial Review
Ans:(2) Public Interest Litigation
Ans:The court thinks over the questions raised and gives its decision.
Q.3. Write short notes on.
(1) Civil and Criminal Law
Ans:(1) There are two main
branches of law: (1) Civil law and (2) Criminal law.
(2) Civil law : This law deals
with conflicts which affect or interfere with the rights of a person. For
example, Conflicts regarding land and property, rent agreement, divorce, etc.
(3) Criminal Law : Serious
crimes are dealt under criminal law. For example, theft, robbery, dowry,
murder, etc. In these cases, the first step is to file a First Information
Report (FIR) with the Police.
(2) Judicial Activism
Ans: Traditionally, the Courts
settle the disputes whenever they are approached for that purpose. In
the last few decades, this image of the court has undergone a change and they
have become increasingly active. This means that the court now seeks to fulfill
the constitutional goals of justice and equality. The court has tried to
provide legal protection to the marginalised sections in society, women,
tribal, workers, farmers, and children. Public Interest Litigations have played
an important role in this regard.
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4. Answer in brief.
(1) Why are laws necessary in society?
Ans:(2) Enumerate the functions of the Supreme Court.
Ans: As a federal court, it has the
responsibility to settle disputes between the Union and the states; between the
states and the Union and any state on one hand and one or more states on the
other hand. It may also give orders for protection of the fundamental rights of
citizen. To review decrees and orders of lower courts and also review its own
decisions. In case the President asks for the advice of the Court to understand
the legal aspects in matters of public importance, provide the necessary advice.
(3) Which are the provisions that preserve the independence of the judiciary?
Ans: Judges are appointed by the
President. This helps to avoid any political pressure.
Judges enjoy security of
tenure. The retirement age of judges of the Supreme Court is 65 years, while
for the High Court it is 62 years.
The salaries of judges are
drawn from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Personal criticisms cannot be
made on judges for their acts and decisions.
Contempt of Court is considered
a punishable offense.
The Parliament cannot discuss
the decisions of the judges.
Q. 5. Complete the table.
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