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What is the apex judicial authority and highest court of appeal in India?Read the answer and worked solution →When was the Supreme Court of India officially established?Read the answer and worked solution →Which predecessor institution was replaced by the Supreme Court in 1950?Read the answer and worked solution →In its advisory role, the Supreme Court hears matters referred by:Read the answer and worked solution →The law declared by the Supreme Court of India is binding on:Read the answer and worked solution →Under Article 137, what authority does the Supreme Court hold?Read the answer and worked solution →Articles 129 and 142 empower the Supreme Court to punish for:Read the answer and worked solution →To be appointed to the Supreme Court, a High Court judge must have served:Read the answer and worked solution →How many years of High Court advocacy qualifies a lawyer for Supreme Court?Read the answer and worked solution →A distinguished jurist qualifies for Supreme Court in whose opinion?Read the answer and worked solution →At what age do Supreme Court judges mandatorily retire from service?Read the answer and worked solution →Can a Supreme Court judge's privileges be altered to their disadvantage?Read the answer and worked solution →On what constitutional grounds can a Supreme Court judge be removed?Read the answer and worked solution →How many Lok Sabha members must sign a notice for judicial impeachment?Read the answer and worked solution →Where can a retired Supreme Court judge practice law in India?Read the answer and worked solution →Which Directive Principle directs separation of judiciary from executive?Read the answer and worked solution →Judicial independence is constitutionally recognized as part of the:Read the answer and worked solution →Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President on recommendation of:Read the answer and worked solution →Which British enactment of 1861 authorized creating Indian High Courts?Read the answer and worked solution →Which of these is one of the three oldest High Courts founded in 1862?Read the answer and worked solution →How many High Courts operate across the states and territories of India?Read the answer and worked solution →Which pair represents the newest High Courts created in India in 2019?Read the answer and worked solution →Which local judicial forum functions directly under the state High Court?Read the answer and worked solution →Under Article 32, the Supreme Court is primarily mandated to safeguard:Read the answer and worked solution →

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What is the apex judicial authority and highest court of appeal in India?

  1. The High Court
  2. The Supreme Court
  3. The Sessions Court
  4. The Law Tribunal
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Correct answer: B. The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India stands as the apex judicial tribunal of the nation.

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When was the Supreme Court of India officially established?

  1. 15 August 1947
  2. 28 January 1950
  3. 26 November 1949
  4. 26 January 1950
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Correct answer: B. 28 January 1950

The Supreme Court commenced formal sittings on 28 January 1950.

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Which predecessor institution was replaced by the Supreme Court in 1950?

  1. Court of Star
  2. Law Commission
  3. Federal Court
  4. Privy Directorate
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Correct answer: C. Federal Court

The Supreme Court replaced the Federal Court of India upon the commencement of the Constitution.

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