Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Rights

Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights

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Describe how the judiciary acts as a check on the powers of the legislature and executive in India.

Describe the impact of judicial delays on the protection of rights in India.

Describe the process by which a citizen can approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Describe the role of the judiciary in the Kesavananda Bharati case.

Explain how the judiciary has contributed to environmental protection in India.

Explain the concept of 'basic structure' of the Constitution as protected by the judiciary.

Explain the difference between judicial review and judicial activism.

Explain the significance of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in protecting citizens' rights in India.

What is the primary role of the judiciary in a democracy? (1) To make laws, (2) To interpret and protect laws, (3) To enforce laws, (4) To collect taxes

Which article of the Constitution allows the High Courts to issue writs? (1) Article 32, (2) Article 226, (3) Article 14, (4) Article 368

Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) Article 32, (2) Article 226, (3) Article 14, (4) Article 21

Which of the following is a case where the judiciary protected the right to education? (1) Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh, (2) Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, (3) Shah Bano case, (4) Golaknath v. State of Punjab

Fill in the blank: The judiciary acts as a ___________ between the citizen and the state to protect individual rights.

Fill in the blank: The judiciary can issue ___________ to prevent the violation of Fundamental Rights.

Fill in the blank: The judiciary can strike down any law that is ___________ to the Constitution.

Fill in the blank: The judiciary ensures the ___________ of law in the country.

True or False: The judiciary can enforce Directive Principles of State Policy even if they conflict with Fundamental Rights.

True or False: The judiciary can only protect rights if a case is brought before it.

True or False: The judiciary in India can declare a law unconstitutional if it violates Fundamental Rights.

True or False: The judiciary in India is independent from the executive and legislature.