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Inside Story
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g The judiciary is the third branch of the democratic government system.
g The constitution has provided for an independent judiciary headed by the Supreme Court.
g The courts help to ensure justice by giving punishment to the guilty.

g The judges of the Supreme Court hold office till the age of 65 years.
g Appellate courts hear and review appeals from legal cases that have already been heard in
a trial-level or other lower courts.
g Lok Adalats were started for implementing cheap and speedy justice to the poor.

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. ____________ settle disputes, which arise among citizens.
(a) Parliaments (b) Police Stations (c) Courts

2. The _____________ is the highest authority of law in our country.
(a) Supreme Court (b) High Court (c) Subordinate Court
3. The _____________ can consult the Supreme Court for legal advice on public issues.

(a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Chief Minister
4. The first public interest litigation was heard in:
(a) 1889 (b) 1699 (c) 1779

5. It deal with the subordinate courts.
(a) Articles 233-237 (b) Articles 233-337 (c) Articles 233-238

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. The Indian judicial system is a __________________ system.
2. The courts deal with __________________ types of cases, i.e., __________________ and
__________________.
3. The Supreme Court has one __________________ and __________________ other judges.
4. The judges of the Supreme Court hold office till the age of __________________ .

5. The Magistrate also deals with __________________ cases.
C. Write True or False.

1. The Supreme Court has only original jurisdictory powers.
2. The Prime Minister appoints the Chief Justice.
3. Lok Adalats ensure cheap and speedy justice.

4. The District Judge deals with all types of cases.
5. First Information Reports are not important.

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