Supreme Court & High Courts — Set 9

Correct Answer: B. The dignity and authority of the court and administration of justice

Contempt of Court is meant to protect the dignity, authority, and proper functioning of the court system, and to ensure unobstructed administration of justice.

Correct Answer: B. The power of courts to examine validity of laws and executive actions against the Constitution

Judicial Review is a fundamental doctrine that empowers courts to examine whether laws and executive actions conform to the Constitution and to strike down those that don't.

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B

An Order is a court directive that can be either a decision on a specific matter or instructions on how to proceed with the case.

Correct Answer: B. A formal pronouncement of a court judgment

A Decree is a formal and final decision of a court on the matters in issue, giving rights and imposing obligations on the parties.

Correct Answer: B. Guides judges in interpreting law and deciding similar cases

Precedent plays an important role in Indian courts, guiding judges in legal interpretation. While not always binding, precedents influence judicial decisions.

Correct Answer: B. Activism: courts taking active role in social issues; Restraint: limiting intervention

Judicial Activism involves courts actively intervening in social and political matters, while Judicial Restraint means courts limit their intervention and respect other branches.

Correct Answer: B. Mechanisms that prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

Checks and Balances are constitutional mechanisms that allow each branch of government to monitor and limit the powers of the other branches, preventing tyranny.

Correct Answer: B. Can issue directions in any case to ensure justice and protect rights

The Supreme Court has broad power to issue directions and orders in any case to ensure justice, protect fundamental rights, and prevent abuse of power.

Correct Answer: B. Law regulating the relationship between government and individuals

Public Law is the area of law that regulates the relationship between government and individuals, including constitutional, criminal, and administrative law.

Correct Answer: B. Law regulating relationships between private individuals or organizations

Private Law is the area of law that governs relationships between private parties, including contract law, tort law, family law, and property law.