Here we are giving you a list of possible questions on Supreme and High Courts that UPSC may ask you in GS Paper 2 IAS Mains examination. Try to write answers in at least 200-300 words. Questions given below are prepared by our expert team as well as we have included here some of the previous years’ questions. Below are the questions which may possibly be asked from the topic of The Union Judiciary (Supreme Court of India) and State Judiciary (High Courts and District Courts).

Questions on Supreme Court

1. Give a clear account of the constitution and functions of the Supreme Court of India.
2. What are the qualifications for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court? How is the appointed and how may he be removed?
3. Write note on Ad Hoc Judges.
4. Write short note on the Court of Record.
5. Discuss the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
6. Explain the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India, in relation to civil and criminal matters.
7. State fully the powers of Supreme Court in matters of appeal.
8. Write short note on consultative jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
9. Write short note on Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Questions on High Court

1. What are the provisions regarding jurisdiction and powers of the High Courts.
2. Under the new Constitutions what are the powers of the High Courts in the State.
3. Discuss supervisory powers of High Courts over the Sub-ordinate Courts.
4. Explain the powers of the High Courts, regarding superintendence and transfer of cases.
5. State the provisions about the power of superintendence which every High Court has over all courts and tribunals within its territorial jurisdiction. Is this power merely administrative or judicial also?
6. State has the power of (a) appointment (b) removing from office the judges of High Court in part “A” and “B” States. What are the conditions of appointment and qualifications prescribed by the Constitution for the office of a Judge of High Court of a State.
7. What are the rules for appointment and removal of the office of Judges of High Court?
8.  State the provisions regarding the appointment of District Judges and other Subordinate Judges.

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