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Supreme Court of India: Key Facts and History

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This deck covers essential information about the Supreme Court of India, its structure, history, and significant milestones. It includes details about the Collegium System, notable cases, and important figures in the judiciary.

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When did the Supreme Court of India start functioning?

The Supreme Court of India started functioning on 28th January 1950.

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When did the Supreme Court of India start functioning?

The Supreme Court of India started functioning on 28th January 1950.

What is the mandatory retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court of India?

The mandatory retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court of India is 65 years.

What is the Collegium System in the context of the Indian judiciary?

The Collegium System is a system under which appointments and transfers of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts are decided by a forum of the C...

What is the motto of the Supreme Court of India?

The motto of the Supreme Court of India is 'YATO DHARMASTATO JAYAH', meaning 'Where there is righteousness (dharma), there is victory (jayah)'.

Who was the first Chief Justice of the Federal Court of India?

The first Chief Justice of the Federal Court of India was Sir Maurice Gwyer.

What significant doctrine arose from the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case?

The Basic Structure doctrine arose from the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case.

How many judges are currently approved for the Supreme Court of India?

There are 34 approved posts for judges in the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice.

Who was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India?

Justice Fatima Beevi was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India.

What is the emblem of the Supreme Court of India?

The emblem of the Supreme Court represents the Lion capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, with a topmost wheel featuring 32 spokes.

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a bench of at least five judges to interpret the Constitution?

Article 145(3) of the Indian Constitution provides for a bench of at least five judges to interpret the Constitution.

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Supreme Court of India: Key Facts and History

Term	Definition
When did the Supreme Court of India start functioning?	The Supreme Court of India started functioning on 28th January 1950.
What is the mandatory retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court of India?	The mandatory retirement age for judges of the Supreme Court of India is 65 years.
What is the Collegium System in the context of the Indian judiciary?	The Collegium System is a system under which appointments and transfers of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts are decided by a forum of the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.
What is the motto of the Supreme Court of India?	The motto of the Supreme Court of India is 'YATO DHARMASTATO JAYAH', meaning 'Where there is righteousness (dharma), there is victory (jayah)'.
Who was the first Chief Justice of the Federal Court of India?	The first Chief Justice of the Federal Court of India was Sir Maurice Gwyer.
What significant doctrine arose from the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case?	The Basic Structure doctrine arose from the Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala case.
How many judges are currently approved for the Supreme Court of India?	There are 34 approved posts for judges in the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice.
Who was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India?	Justice Fatima Beevi was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India.
What is the emblem of the Supreme Court of India?	The emblem of the Supreme Court represents the Lion capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, with a topmost wheel featuring 32 spokes.
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a bench of at least five judges to interpret the Constitution?	Article 145(3) of the Indian Constitution provides for a bench of at least five judges to interpret the Constitution.