Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Parliament is not authorized to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court.
2.The Constitution directs the State to take steps to separate the Judiciary from the Executive in the public services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Parliament is not authorized to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court.

  • The Constitution has guaranteed the Supreme Court jurisdiction of various kinds. However, the Parliament can extend the same.
  • The Constitution directs the State to take steps to separate the Judiciary from the Executive in the public services.
  • This means that the executive authorities should not possess judicial powers.

Source: Laxmikanth

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