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  • JUDICIARY: STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE JUDICIARY

    • Issues related to Judiciary
      • How are Chief Justices of High Courts in India appointed?
      • Present your views for and against the creation of an All India Judicial Service.
      • Bring out the issues involved in the appointments and transfer of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts in India.
      • How can a judge of the Supreme Court be removed?
      • Evolution of ‘Green Benches’ in our higher judiciary.
      • Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014 with reference to the appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.
      • Discuss the evolution of the collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.
    • Role of judiciary
      • Write short notes on the Role of the judiciary in India.
      • Discuss the importance of the independence of judiciary in a democracy.
      • Explain the scope of the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
      • What is the position of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India? Discuss its role as a guardian of the Constitution.
      • What is the position of the Supreme Court under the Constitution of India? How far does it play its role as the guardian of the Constitution?
      • “Constitutionally guaranteed judicial independence is a prerequisite of democracy.” Comment.
    • Judicial Review, Activism
      • How will you define ‘judicial review’?
      • What is meant by ‘Judicial Activism’? Evaluate its role in reducing corruption in public life.
      • Is it possible to distinguish between judicial review and judicial activism in India? Does the recent behavior of the Indian judiciary partake more of judicial activism? Argue with suitable examples.
      • What does ‘Judicial Activism’ mean? Evaluate its role in the context of the functioning of Indian polity.
      • Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving democracy. In light of the statement, evaluate the role played by judicial activism in achieving the ideals of democracy.
      • What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance among the basic features of the Constitution?
    • PIL
      • Write: Public Interest Litigation and Judicial Activism.
      • Comment: Public interest litigation
      • What is the meaning of public interest litigation?
      • What is public interest litigation? What are the circumstances contributing to its prominence in recent times?
      • Explain Public Interest Litigation. Who can file it and on what basis can it be rejected by the Court of Law?
      • Judicial legislation is antithetical to the doctrine of separation of powers as envisaged in the Indian Constitution. In this context justify the filing of a large number of public interest petitions praying for issuing guidelines to executive authorities.
      • Explain the reasons for the growth of public interest litigation in India. As a result of it, has the Indian Supreme Court emerged as the world's most powerful judiciary?
    • Judgements
      • Evaluate the significance of Supreme Court judgement on the Income Tax Returns of political parties.
      • Discuss the propositions laid down by the Supreme Court of India in the context of torture in prisons and human dignity.
      • Write a short note on ban on bar dancing.
      • Write about Supreme Court on ragging.
    • The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.
    • Tribunals and Lok Adalat
      • What is the ‘Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat’?
      • How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
      • “The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain.
      • Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?
      • Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. UPSC IAS (CSE)
  3. UPSC Mains
  4. CONSTITUTION AND POLITY
  5. JUDICIARY: STRUCTURE, ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE JUDICIARY
  6. Tribunals and Lok Adalat

What is the ‘Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalat’? (UPSC 2012, 5 Marks, )

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How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India. (UPSC 2018, 15 Marks, )

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“The Central Administration Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain. (UPSC 2019, 10 Marks, )

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Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases? (UPSC 2024, 10 Marks, )

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Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021. (UPSC 2025, 10 Marks, )

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