- Supreme Court stands at the apex of the Judicial System of India'. It is the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution and the laws of the land, the highest constitutional court, with the power of constitutional review.
- Article 124 states the establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court.
- Supreme Court was inaugurated on 28th January, 1950. It was first set up in Calcutta for administration of justice.
- It comprises the Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges.
- It has original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.
- As the final court of appeal of the country, it takes up appeals primarily against verdicts of the High Courts of various States of the Union and other courts and tribunals.
- The Supreme Court has extensive original jurisdiction for the protection of fundamental rights of citizens.
- It also acts as the court to settle disputes between various governments in the country.
- As an advisory court, it hears matters which may specifically be referred to it under the Constitution by the President of India.
- It also may take cognizance of matters on its own (or 'suo moto'), without anyone drawing its attention.
- Under Article 137, the Supreme Court can review its own judgement to remove any error that might have been given in its order.
- A citizen of India who has been
a judge of one high court or more (continuously), for at least five years, or
an advocate there, for at least ten years, or
a distinguished jurist, in the opinion of the president, or
is eligible to be recommended for appointment, a judge of the supreme court.
- Supreme Court stands at the apex of the Judicial System of India'. It is the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution and the laws of the land, the highest constitutional court, with the power of constitutional review.
- Article 124 states the establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court.
- Supreme Court was inaugurated on 28th January, 1950. It was first set up in Calcutta for administration of justice.
- It comprises the Chief Justice of India and 30 other judges.
- It has original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.
- As the final court of appeal of the country, it takes up appeals primarily against verdicts of the High Courts of various States of the Union and other courts and tribunals.
- The Supreme Court has extensive original jurisdiction for the protection of fundamental rights of citizens.
- It also acts as the court to settle disputes between various governments in the country.
- As an advisory court, it hears matters which may specifically be referred to it under the Constitution by the President of India.
- It also may take cognizance of matters on its own (or 'suo moto'), without anyone drawing its attention.
- Under Article 137, the Supreme Court can review its own judgement to remove any error that might have been given in its order.
- A citizen of India who has been
a judge of one high court or more (continuously), for at least five years, or
an advocate there, for at least ten years, or
a distinguished jurist, in the opinion of the president, or
is eligible to be recommended for appointment, a judge of the supreme court.