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Question

From the following statements select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(i) In India at the head of the entire judicial system stands the Supreme Court of India.
(ii) Under the Supreme Court of India stands the high courts of various states.
(iii) District and Sessions Court functions under the concerned high court.

The correct answer is
(i), (ii) and (iii)

Indian Judicial System Hierarchy Analysis

The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the structure of the Indian judicial system.

Statement Analysis

  • Statement (i): In India at the head of the entire judicial system stands the Supreme Court of India.

    This statement is correct. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land and serves as the apex of the judicial hierarchy.

  • Statement (ii): Under the Supreme Court of India stands the high courts of various states.

    This statement is correct. The High Courts are the principal courts at the state level and operate under the supervisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

  • Statement (iii): District and Sessions Court functions under the concerned high court.

    This statement is correct. District and Sessions Courts are subordinate courts within each district, and they function under the administrative control and appellate jurisdiction of the respective State High Court.

Conclusion

Since all three statements accurately describe the hierarchy and relationship between the different levels of the Indian judiciary, the correct option includes all statements (i), (ii), and (iii).

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Important Questions from Judiciary

  1. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?

  2. Who is the custodian of the Indian Constitution?

  3. Which Article of the Constitution of India described the Power of the President to "consult" the Supreme Court of India?

  4. If a question arises about the age of a Judge of a High Court, who will decide about this matter?

  5. How Supreme Court protects the Supremacy of the Constitution ?

    i. By due process of law

    ii. By procedure established by law

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