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General Knowledge Questions and Answers on Supreme Court of India
Answer: 1950 January 28
Answer: Harilal J Kania
Answer: Justice Sathasivam
Answer: Fathima Beevi
Answer: Kerala High Court
Answer: Nagaland
Answer: Gauhati High Court
Answer: Madras High Court
Answer: 65 years
Answer: 24
Answer: 62 years
Answer: Kuldeep Singh
Answer: High Court of Calcutta
Ans: Justice Smt Leila Seth
Answer: Calcutta High Court
Answer: Consolidated Fund of India
Answer: Original jurisdiction
Answer: Article 32
Answer: President
Answer: 1 lakh
Answer: 90,000
Answer: P. Sathasivam
Answer: No female CJI yet
🏛️ Supreme Court of India:
General Knowledge Q&A
📜 Foundational Facts
1.
Q: When was the Supreme Court of India
established? A: January 28, 1950
2.
Q: Under which article is the Supreme
Court constituted? A: Article 124 of the Indian Constitution
3.
Q: Where is the Supreme Court of India
located? A: New Delhi
4.
Q: Who was the first Chief Justice of
India? A: Justice H. J. Kania
5.
Q: What is the maximum number of
judges in the Supreme Court (including CJI)? A: 34
6.
Q: Which building houses the Supreme
Court? A: Supreme Court Building, Tilak Marg, New Delhi
7.
Q: What is the motto of the Supreme
Court of India? A: Yato Dharmastato Jayah (Where there is Dharma,
there is Victory)
8.
Q: Which article gives the Supreme
Court the power of judicial review? A: Article 13
9.
Q: What is the tenure of a Supreme
Court judge? A: Until the age of 65
10.
Q: Who appoints the Chief Justice of
India? A: The President of India
⚖️ Jurisdiction & Powers
11.
Q: What type of jurisdiction does the
Supreme Court have? A: Original, Appellate, and Advisory
12.
Q: Which article provides original
jurisdiction to the Supreme Court? A: Article 131
13.
Q: Under which article can the
President seek advice from the Supreme Court? A: Article 143
14.
Q: Which article allows the Supreme
Court to hear appeals in civil cases? A: Article 133
15.
Q: Which article allows appeals in
criminal cases? A: Article 134
16.
Q: What is the writ jurisdiction of
the Supreme Court? A: Article 32
17.
Q: How many types of writs can the
Supreme Court issue? A: Five
18.
Q: Name the five writs issued by the
Supreme Court. A: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo
Warranto
19.
Q: Which article is called the “Heart
and Soul” of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar? A: Article 32
20.
Q: Can the Supreme Court overrule laws
passed by Parliament? A: Yes, if they violate the Constitution
👨⚖️ Chief Justices & Judges
21.
Q: Who is the current Chief Justice of
India (as of September 2025)? A: Justice D. Y. Chandrachud
22.
Q: Who was the longest-serving Chief
Justice of India? A: Justice Y. V. Chandrachud
23.
Q: Who was the first woman judge of
the Supreme Court? A: Justice Fathima Beevi
24.
Q: Who was the first Dalit Chief
Justice of India? A: Justice K. G. Balakrishnan
25.
Q: Who was the first Muslim Chief
Justice of India? A: Justice M. Hidayatullah
26.
Q: Who was the first Sikh Chief
Justice of India? A: Justice J. S. Verma
27.
Q: Who was the first judge to be
impeached in India? A: Justice V. Ramaswami
28.
Q: How are Supreme Court judges
appointed? A: By the President, after consultation with judges of the
Supreme and High Courts
29.
Q: What is the Collegium System? A:
A system where senior judges recommend appointments and transfers of judges
30.
Q: How many judges are required for a
Constitutional Bench? A: Minimum five judges
🧠 Landmark Judgments
31.
Q: Which case established the Basic
Structure Doctrine? A: Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973)
32.
Q: Which case struck down Section 66A
of the IT Act? A: Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015)
33.
Q: Which case legalized passive
euthanasia? A: Common Cause v. Union of India (2018)
34.
Q: Which case decriminalized
homosexuality? A: Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018)
35.
Q: Which case upheld the Right to
Privacy as a Fundamental Right? A: Justice K. S. Puttaswamy v. Union of
India (2017)
36.
Q: Which case allowed women entry into
Sabarimala Temple? A: Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of
Kerala (2018)
37.
Q: Which case declared Triple Talaq
unconstitutional? A: Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017)
38.
Q: Which case upheld Aadhaar as
constitutionally valid? A: Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Aadhaar) v. Union
of India (2018)
39.
Q: Which case led to the NJAC Act
being struck down? A: Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association v.
Union of India (2015)
40.
Q: Which case reaffirmed secularism in
India? A: S. R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)
📚 Constitution & Legal Framework
41.
Q: Which part of the Constitution
deals with the Supreme Court? A: Part V, Chapter IV
42.
Q: What is the minimum age to be
appointed as a Supreme Court judge? A: No specific age, but must be a
High Court judge for 5 years or advocate for 10 years
43.
Q: Can a retired Supreme Court judge
practice law? A: No, not in any court or before any authority in India
44.
Q: What is the retirement age of High
Court judges? A: 62 years
45.
Q: Which article allows the Supreme
Court to transfer cases? A: Article 139A
46.
Q: Which article empowers the Supreme
Court to punish for contempt? A: Article 129
47.
Q: What is the Contempt of Courts Act
passed in? A: 1971
48.
Q: What is the difference between
civil and criminal contempt? A: Civil contempt disobeys court orders;
criminal contempt scandalizes the court
49.
Q: Which article allows enforcement of
Fundamental Rights? A: Article 32
50.
Q: Which schedule of the Constitution
deals with allocation of powers? A: Seventh Schedule
🏛️ Structure & Functioning
51.
Q: How many courtrooms are in the
Supreme Court building? A: 15
52.
Q: What is the name of the Supreme
Court’s official journal? A: Supreme Court Reports
53.
Q: What is the role of the Registrar
General? A: Administrative head of the Supreme Court
54.
Q: What is the Supreme Court’s
official website? A: https://main.sci.gov.in
55.
Q: What is the dress code for Supreme
Court judges? A: Black robe with white neckband
56.
Q: What is the name of the Supreme
Court museum? A: Supreme Court Museum
57.
Q: What is the daily cause list? A:
List of cases scheduled for hearing each day
58.
Q: What is curative petition? A:
A final remedy after review petition is dismissed
59.
Q: What is Public Interest Litigation
(PIL)? A: Legal action initiated for public welfare
60.
Q: Who introduced PIL in India? A:
Justice P. N. Bhagwati
🏛️ Supreme Court of India: General
Knowledge Q&A (61–100)
🧾
Legal Procedures & Petitions
61.
Q: What is a Review Petition? A: A petition to review a
judgment of the Supreme Court under Article 137
62.
Q: What is a Special Leave Petition (SLP)? A: A petition
filed under Article 136 to seek special permission to appeal
63.
Q: Can the Supreme Court hear election disputes? A: Yes,
under Article 329 and Representation of the People Act
64.
Q: What is the limitation period for filing an SLP? A: 90
days from the date of judgment
65.
Q: What is the difference between PIL and Writ Petition? A:
PIL is for public interest; writ petition is for individual rights
🏛️ Supreme Court of India: General
Knowledge Q&A (66–100)
⚖️ Legal Doctrines & Principles
66.
Q: What is the doctrine of separation of powers? A: It
divides government responsibilities among the legislature, executive, and
judiciary.
67.
Q: What is the principle of natural justice? A: Ensures
fair hearing and unbiased judgment.
68.
Q: What is the doctrine of res judicata? A: A matter once
judged is conclusive and cannot be re-litigated.
69.
Q: What is the doctrine of pith and substance? A:
Determines the true nature of legislation when there's overlap in jurisdiction.
70.
Q: What is the doctrine of colorable legislation? A:
Prevents legislature from doing indirectly what it cannot do directly.
71.
Q: What is the doctrine of prospective overruling? A: A
new legal principle applies only to future cases.
72.
Q: What is the doctrine of judicial activism? A: Courts
actively interpret laws to promote justice and social change.
73.
Q: What is judicial restraint? A: Courts avoid interfering
in legislative or executive matters unless necessary.
74.
Q: What is the doctrine of implied powers? A: Powers not
explicitly stated but necessary to fulfill constitutional duties.
75.
Q: What is the doctrine of legitimate expectation? A:
Citizens can expect fair treatment based on established practices.
🧑⚖️ Judges & Appointments
76.
Q: What is the minimum experience required to become a Supreme Court judge?
A: 5 years as High Court judge or 10 years as advocate in High
Court.
77.
Q: Can a Supreme Court judge be removed? A: Yes, through
impeachment by Parliament under Article 124(4).
78.
Q: What is the process of impeachment of a judge? A:
Requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
79.
Q: Has any Supreme Court judge ever been impeached? A: No,
though proceedings were initiated against Justice V. Ramaswami.
80.
Q: What is the role of the Supreme Court Collegium? A:
Recommends appointments and transfers of judges.
81.
Q: How many judges are in the Supreme Court Collegium? A:
Five senior-most judges including the Chief Justice.
82.
Q: What is the NJAC Act? A: National Judicial Appointments
Commission Act (struck down in 2015).
83.
Q: Why was the NJAC Act struck down? A: It violated
judicial independence and the basic structure of the Constitution.
84.
Q: Who was the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court? A:
Justice Leila Seth (Himachal Pradesh High Court)
85.
Q: Who was the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court? A:
Justice Fathima Beevi (1989)
📚 Supreme Court & Constitution
86.
Q: Which part of the Constitution deals with the judiciary? A:
Part V, Chapter IV
87.
Q: What is Article 124 about? A: Establishes the Supreme
Court and its composition.
88.
Q: What is Article 136? A: Special leave to appeal by the
Supreme Court.
89.
Q: What is Article 137? A: Power to review its own judgments.
90.
Q: What is Article 141? A: Supreme Court decisions are
binding on all courts.
91.
Q: What is Article 142? A: Supreme Court can pass orders
to do complete justice.
92.
Q: What is Article 144? A: All authorities must act in aid
of the Supreme Court.
93.
Q: What is Article 145? A: Rules of procedure for the
Supreme Court.
94.
Q: What is Article 146? A: Appointment of officers and
servants of the Supreme Court.
95.
Q: What is Article 147? A: Interpretation of the
Constitution by the Supreme Court.
🧠
Miscellaneous & Trivia
96.
Q: What is the Supreme Court’s official language? A:
English
97.
Q: Can the Supreme Court initiate suo motu cases? A: Yes,
on its own motion
98.
Q: What is the Supreme Court’s role in federal disputes? A:
Original jurisdiction under Article 131
99.
Q: What is the Supreme Court’s role in election disputes? A:
Appellate jurisdiction under Representation of the People Act
100. Q: What is the Supreme Court’s role in
protecting democracy? A: Acts as guardian of the Constitution
and Fundamental Rights
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