Q. The Constitution of India allows declaring other cities/places as seats of the Supreme court. In this context which of the following statements is correct?

[A] The President of India can declare such seats after seeking recommendation from the Chief Justice of India.

[B] The Parliament can declare such seats, but those decisions must be approved by the constitutional bench of the Supreme court.

[C] The Chief Justice of India can declare such seats with approval from the President of India.

[D] The President of India can declare such seats based on the report of the Law Commission.

Answer: C
Notes:

Exp) Option c is the correct answer.

The Constitution declares Delhi as the seat of the Supreme Court. The Constitution authorizes the Chief Justice of India to appoint other places as a seat of the Supreme Court with the approval of the President.

Important Tips

Language in the courts of India:

• Article 348(1)(states that unless Parliament by law provides otherwise, all proceedings before the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be conducted in English.

• Article 348(2) provides further that notwithstanding the provisions of Article 348(1), the Governor of a state may, with the previous consent of the President, authorize the use of Hindi or any other language used for any official purpose, in proceedings in the High Court

 

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