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Q. Consider the following Statements with reference to Supreme Court:
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
- All civil authorities within the territory of India act in aid of the Supreme Court.
- The power of Judicial review has not been mentioned in the Constitution but derived from judicial precedents.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Answer: Option A
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A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 144 states that: all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.
Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Decisions made by theSupreme Court are binding on all other courts within the territory of India. Orders passed by it are enforceable throughout the length and breadth of the country. TheSupreme Court itself is not bound by its decision and can at any time review it. Article 137 states that: the Supreme Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it. Hence the power has been provided in the Constitution. Thus the statement is not correct.
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A
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Article 144 states that: all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.
Hence the statement is correct
Statement 2 is Incorrect: Decisions made by theSupreme Court are binding on all other courts within the territory of India. Orders passed by it are enforceable throughout the length and breadth of the country. TheSupreme Court itself is not bound by its decision and can at any time review it. Article 137 states that: the Supreme Court shall have power to review any judgment pronounced or order made by it. Hence the power has been provided in the Constitution. Thus the statement is not correct.
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