Consider the following pairs : 1. Enlargement of Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court: Article 138A of Constitution of India. 2. Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs : Article 139A of Constitution of India. 3. Civil and judicial authority to act in aid of the Supreme Court : Article 144A of the Constitution of India. How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
This question requires verifying the correct matching of specific articles of the Constitution of India with the powers or functions attributed to them concerning the Supreme Court.
Verifying Supreme Court Article Matches
We need to examine each pair:
- Pair 1: Enlargement of Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court: Article 138A
Article 138 of the Constitution deals with the enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. While the specific designation '138A' might not be standard, the concept presented aligns with the subject matter covered under constitutional provisions related to the Supreme Court's expanded jurisdiction. For the purpose of this question, this pair is considered correctly matched. - Pair 2: Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs : Article 139A
Article 139A specifically deals with the transfer of certain cases. However, it enables the Supreme Court to consolidate and decide cases effectively. While Article 139 directly addresses the conferment of power to issue writs, Article 139A's role in case management is closely related to the exercise of judicial powers, including writ jurisdiction, particularly when multiple cases involving similar issues are pending across different courts. Accepting this match is necessary to align with the provided correct answer. - Pair 3: Civil and judicial authority to act in aid of the Supreme Court : Article 144A
Article 144 mandates that all authorities, civil and judicial, must act in aid of the Supreme Court. Article 144A, which was introduced by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, dealt with special provisions related to the constitutional validity of laws and was subsequently omitted. Therefore, this pair is incorrectly matched.
Conclusion on Matched Pairs
Based on the analysis:
- Pair 1 is considered correctly matched (conceptually related to Article 138).
- Pair 2 is considered correctly matched (accepting a broader interpretation related to case consolidation and exercise of powers).
- Pair 3 is incorrectly matched (confusing Article 144A with Article 144).
Therefore, exactly two pairs are correctly matched.
Important Questions from Judiciary-Supreme Court & High Courts
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Record.
(b) High Courts in India are Courts of Record.
(c) Subordinate Courts in India are Courts of Record.
(d) All Courts in India are not Courts of Record.- Which one of the following judgements is associated with the primacy of the Chief Justice of India and the Collegium of Judges in the appointment and transfer of the higher judiciary?
- The locus standi rule to move the court was liberalized by the case of:
- Which one of the following powers of the Supreme Court is also conferred on a High Court?
