The question (13 marks)
Explain the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India, and show how far each branch of it answers a defect of the judicial system that existed before the Constitution. (13 marks)
MU Module III, the Supreme Court under the Constitution; pack ch. 03.
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 3 · Courts under the Constitution; Rule of Law, Independence of the Judiciary and Separation of Powers of History of Courts, Legislature and Legal Profession.
Authorities you will need
- Article 124
- Article 129
- Article 131
- Article 132
- Article 133
- Article 134
- Article 136
- Article 32
- Article 141
- Article 142
- Article 143
- Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v. Union of India
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