The question (12 marks)
Compare the salient features of the Federal Court established under the Government of India Act 1935 with the corresponding provisions relating to the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India. (12 marks)
MU Module II, the Federal Court under the Government of India Act 1935; pack ch. 02 and ch. 04.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · The Dual Judicial System and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of History of Courts, Legislature and Legal Profession.
Authorities you will need
- Government of India Act 1935
- Article 131
- Article 143
- Article 124
- Article 121
- Article 32
- Article 141
- Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
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