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A New Combined Text Book of History & Civics for Class 7\u00a0ICSE Solutions (D.N Kundra, Goyal Brothers Prakashan)<\/p>\n
These Solutions are part of A New Combined History & Civics for Class 7 ICSE Solutions<\/a>. Here we have given. A New Combined History & Civics for Class 7 ICSE Solutions\u00a0Chapter 14.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I. Answer the following questions in 30-40 words each :<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/span><\/strong> Question 2.<\/span><\/strong> Question 3.<\/span><\/strong> Question 4.<\/span><\/strong> Question 5.<\/span><\/strong> The highest Civil Courts in the district is that of the District Judge and the highest Criminal Court in a district is that of the Sessions Judge. The courts of sub-judges, Munsiff courts of small cases and courts of second class and third class magistrates are some of the other courts.<\/p>\n Question 6.<\/span><\/strong> II. Answer the following questions in 80-100 words each :<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/span><\/strong> Question 2.<\/span><\/strong> The Supreme Court also has a vast power to hear appeals and this is called the Apellate Jurisdiction<\/strong> of the Supreme Court. It deals with<\/p>\n The Supreme Court also has Advisory Jurisdiction and the President can seek the advice of the Supreme Court on any constitutional legal point.<\/p>\n Question 3.<\/span><\/strong> Original Jurisditcion. Under the original jurisdiction the High Court has the powers to<\/strong><\/p>\n Appellate Jurisdiction<\/strong>. All decisions made by subordinate courts in all types of civil as well as criminal matters can be brought to the High Courts by an appeal.<\/p>\n Administrative Jurisdiction : Question 4.<\/span><\/strong> Pick up the right word\/words given in the brackets and complete the statements :<\/strong><\/p>\n Additional-Questions :<\/strong><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/span><\/strong> Question 2.<\/span><\/strong> Question 3.<\/span><\/strong> More resources for ICSE Class 7 Hope given\u00a0A New Combined History & Civics for Class 7 ICSE Solutions Chapter 14<\/a> are helpful to complete your\u00a0 homework.<\/p>\n
\nExplain any two functions of the Supreme Court of India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Supreme Court of India, being the highest court in the country has to perform many judicial, administrative, advisory and other functions.
\nThe Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction over certain cases like cases where interpretation of Constitution is required, over disputes between the Center and the State and over disputes between two or more states.\u00a0 The Supreme Court deals with appeals on a criminal suit where a person is acquitted by the Sessions court but awarded Capital\u00a0 punishment by the High Court. Thus, under its appellate Jurisdiction the Supreme Court has powers to grant special leave to appeal against judgement delivered by any court in the country.<\/p>\n
\nWhat types of cases come before the High Courts of India ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nCases relating to the Fundamental Rights, divorce, wills and laws relating to marriage can be brought directly to a High Court. All the decisions made by subordinate courts in all types of civil as well as criminal matters can be brought to the High Courts by an appeal.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is the part played by the Supreme Court in the federal judiciary of India ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nAn independent judicial set up is a must for any federation. The Supreme Court ensures the authentic interpretation of the Constitution. It has the power to protect the right to constitutional remedies. Any Indian can move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. As such the Supreme Court plays an important role in the federal judiciary of India.<\/p>\n
\nWhy is the Supreme Court called the custodian of the Fundamental Rights ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Supreme Court is called the custodian of the Fundamental Rights because it protects the Fundamental Rights from being eroded, abridged or infringed upon by any person, group of persons or the State itself. It can issue writs to the offending party or parties. Thus it is the guardian of our Fundamental Rights.<\/p>\n
\nDescribe the set-up of courts at the district level.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThere are three types of courts at the district level and below which are called subordinate courts. They are :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nWhat are Lok Adalats ? How are they useful ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nA system of Lok Adalats have been set up to provide quick and affordable justice to the poor and weaker sections of the society. Under this system, a large number of cases are decided on a single day. They have proved useful because besides providing speedy justice they have lightened up the burden of other courts. They speed up the clearance of pending cases and thus, prove to be real \u2018peoples’ court.<\/p>\n
\nHow are the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts appointed ? What are their
\nqualifications ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President after consulting other Judges of Supreme Court and the High Courts. The President consults the Chief Justice of India before appointing a Judge to the Supreme court.
\nTo be a Judge of the Supreme Court following qualifications are necessary :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nExplain the main functions and powers of the Supreme Court of India.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Supreme Court, being the highest court of our country, has to perform many judicial, administrative, advisory and other functions.
\nThe Supreme Court has Original Jurisdiction. It covers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nDescribe the jurisdiction and powers of the High Court of India. What type of cases come before the High Courts in India ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nLike the Supreme Court, the High Court also has three types of jurisdictions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>Under Administrative Jurisdiction the High Court enjoys the powers to supervise the working of all subordinate courts.
\nCases of divorce, wills, laws relating to marriage and other civil matters come before the High Court. Criminal cases like thefts, robberies, murder, assault etc. come to the High Court.<\/p>\n
\nWhat is the need and importance of Courts or the Judiciary ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nAn independent judicial set up is a must for any federation. The courts are very necessary for the following reasons :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
\nThus the courts or the judiciary has a significant place in our country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\nWrite a short note on \u2018Court of Record\u2019.
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Supreme Court and the High Court, both act as a Court of Records. All the decisions and proceedings of the Supreme Court are kept as records for future reference and are quoted as a precedence in courts. The High Court also acts as a Court of Record as it has the power to can punish for its own contempt. It can, like the Supreme Court, punish anyone who does not abide by its decisions.<\/p>\n
\nWhat are the pays and other allowances of the Judges of the Supreme Court ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Chief Justice of India gets Rs. 33,000 as pay per month while other judges receive Rs. 30,000 per month. Besides, they get free and furnished houses and a car with a driver to attend to their official duties. They also get special allowances. Their personal safety is the responsibility of the state<\/p>\n
\nCan the Judges of the Supreme Court be removed from their posts ?
\nAnswer:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President but their services cannot be terminated by him. But if a judge of the Supreme Court is found guilty of misusing his power or of acting against the provisions of the Constitution, he can be impeached and relieved of his office. The procedure of impeachment of a judge is the same as that of the President.\u00a0\u00a0 –<\/p>\n
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