Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on November 26, 1949.
2.Part V of the Constitution deal with the organization, independence, jurisdiction, powers, procedures and so on of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on January 28, 1950. It succeeded the Federal Court of India, established under the Government of India Act of 1935.
- However, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is greater than that of its predecessor. This is because; the Supreme Court has replaced the British Privy Council as the highest court of appeal.
- Articles 124 to 147 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organization, independence, jurisdiction, powers, and procedures and so on of the Supreme Court.
- The Parliament is also authorized to regulate them.
Source: Laxmianth Polity
