Q. Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court of India.
1. Seat of the Supreme Court can be set up anywhere in India.
2. No constitutional amendment is required for the purpose of setting up of cassation benches of Supreme Court in various regions of India.
3. At least five judges need to hear cases that involve a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution.
How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
The Supreme Court of India is the apex court in India. It is a constitutional body as laid down by Part V of the Chapter V of the Constitution of India.
Statement 1 is correct: As per article 130, Seat of the Supreme Court is Delhi, but it can hold its meeting anywhere in India. The Supreme Court shall sit in Delhi or in such other place or places, as the Chief Justice of India may, with the approval of the President, from time to time.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 130 clearly interprets that no constitutional amendment may be required for the purpose of setting up cassation benches in four regions and a Constitution Bench at Delhi. Action by the chief justice of India with the president’s approval may be enough for setting up of it.
Statement 3 is correct: Article 145(3) says at least five judges need to hear cases that involve “a substantial question of law as to the interpretation” of the Constitution, or any reference under Article 143, which deals with the power of the President of India to consult the Supreme Court. Constitution benches can be larger. For example, nine judges were on the bench that unanimously declared privacy to be a fundamental right in August 2017.
