Judicial Appointments and Constitutional Amendments

The video discusses the 15th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1963, focusing on the socio-political context that led to its enactment. It highlights the case of Jyoti Prakash Mitra vs. Union of India, which was significant for the exercise of the President's power to determine the age of a High Court judge. The amendment introduced several changes, including increasing the retirement age of judges and allowing retired judges to serve as acting judges. The video concludes by noting that there was no significant controversy surrounding the amendment.

What year was the 15th Constitutional Amendment Act enacted?

• 1960

• 1963

• 1965

• 1970

Which case is associated with the 15th Amendment and has historic importance?

• Indira Gandhi vs. Raj Narain

• Keshavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala

• Jyoti Prakash Mitra vs. Union of India

• Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab

What was the main issue in the Jyoti Prakash Mitra case?

• Constitutional validity

• Retirement benefits

• Age determination of a judge

• Judicial appointments

Under which article does the President have the power to determine the age of a High Court judge?

• Article 245

• Article 226

• Article 217

• Article 214

What is the significance of the President's decision on May 15, 1961, in the Jyoti Prakash Mitra case?

• It changed the retirement age

• It affected the appellant's career

• It was a landmark judgment

• It was overturned by the Supreme Court

What was the retirement age of High Court judges increased to by the 15th Amendment?

• 65 years

• 58 years

• 60 years

• 62 years

Which provision allows retired High Court judges to act as ad hoc judges in the Supreme Court?

• Article 217

• Article 226

• Article 124

• Article 128

What compensatory measure was introduced for judges transferred between High Courts?

• Housing benefits

• Extended tenure

• Compensatory allowance

• Increased salary

Which feature of the 15th Amendment allows High Courts to issue writs beyond their jurisdiction?

• Compensatory allowance

• Increased retirement age

• Appointment of acting judges

• Issuing writs beyond jurisdiction

What was the outcome of the controversy surrounding the 15th Amendment?

• It was repealed

• It was amended further

• It faced significant legal challenges

• No significant controversy was found