Judicial System and Constitutional Provisions

The video discusses the appointment of Supreme Court judges in India, focusing on the role of the Supreme Court collegium, historical changes in the appointment process, and challenges such as lack of diversity and representation. It highlights the need for a more transparent and efficient system, with suggestions for improvement, including increasing diversity and streamlining the appointment process.

What recent event in the Supreme Court's history was highlighted in the introduction?

• The elevation of 68 judicial members at once

• The retirement of the longest-serving judge

• The introduction of a new judicial bill

• The appointment of the first female Chief Justice

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the judiciary?

• Part 3

• Part 5

• Part 7

• Part 9

Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court in India?

• The President

• The Law Minister

• The Chief Justice of India

• The Prime Minister

What is the role of the collegium in the appointment process?

• To recommend names for judicial appointments and transfers

• To approve laws related to the judiciary

• To manage the budget of the judiciary

• To oversee the functioning of lower courts

What significant change occurred in the appointment of the Chief Justice in the 1970s?

• The introduction of a new judicial bill

• The appointment of the first female Chief Justice

• The increase in the number of judges

• The violation of the seniority convention

What was the outcome of the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2015?

• It introduced a new retirement age for judges

• It was upheld as constitutional

• It led to the appointment of more judges

• It was quashed for affecting judicial independence

What is one of the main challenges of the collegium system?

• Frequent changes in the law

• Lack of transparency

• Excessive power of the President

• Too many judges in the system

What is the current provision of judges per million population in India?

• 40

• 30

• 20

• 10

Why is fair representation important in the judiciary?

• To reduce the retirement age

• To increase the number of judges

• To ensure faster case resolutions

• To provide diverse perspectives in judgments

What proactive measure is suggested for the Chief Justice of India?

• Increasing the retirement age

• Filling vacancies promptly

• Introducing new judicial laws

• Reducing the number of judges