Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Rights
Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights
Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Rights starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A law is passed by the Parliament that restricts freedom of speech. What can the judiciary do if a citizen challenges this law?
Context: A person is arrested without being told the reason and is not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours. Which writ can be filed in the court?
Describe how the judiciary can act as a check on the powers of the legislature.
Describe one way in which the judiciary protects the rights of minorities in India.
Describe the role of the judiciary in protecting the rights of women and children in India.
Describe the role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law.
Context: A law is passed by the Parliament that restricts freedom of speech. What can the judiciary do if a citizen challenges this law?
Context: A person is arrested without being told the reason and is not produced before a magistrate within 24 hours. Which writ can be filed in the court?
What is the primary role of the judiciary in India? (1) To make laws, (2) To protect the rights of citizens, (3) To implement government policies, (4) To collect taxes
Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights? (1) Article 32, (2) Article 14, (3) Article 21, (4) Article 370
Which court is the highest authority in India for the protection of rights? (1) District Court, (2) High Court, (3) Supreme Court, (4) Lok Adalat
Which of the following is a feature of an independent judiciary? (1) Judges are appointed by the executive, (2) Judges can be removed easily, (3) Judges have security of tenure, (4) Judges follow government orders
Fill in the blank: The judiciary acts as a __________ between the government and the citizens to ensure rights are protected.
Fill in the blank: The judiciary can issue a writ of __________ to command a public official to perform a duty.
Fill in the blank: The judiciary can protect the rights of citizens through the process of __________ litigation.
Fill in the blank: The judiciary ensures that no law or action of the government violates the __________ of the Constitution.
True or False: The judiciary can declare a law unconstitutional if it violates Fundamental Rights.
True or False: The judiciary can enforce Directive Principles of State Policy through court orders.
True or False: The judiciary can interpret the Constitution to expand the scope of rights.
True or False: The judiciary can only protect the rights of individuals, not groups or communities.
