Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Rights
Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights
Role of the Judiciary in Protecting Rights starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A group of villagers files a PIL in the Supreme Court against a factory polluting their water source. What role does the judiciary play in this situation?
Context: A person is arrested without being informed of the grounds of arrest. Which fundamental right is violated and how can the judiciary help?
Context: A state government passes a law restricting freedom of speech. A citizen challenges this law in the High Court. What power does the High Court use to address this issue?
Context: The government passes a law banning a religious practice. A group challenges the law in court. What constitutional right is likely being protected by the judiciary in this case?
Describe how the judiciary protects the rights of minorities in India.
Describe the role of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in protecting citizens' rights in India.
Explain how the judiciary balances individual rights with the interests of society.
Explain the concept of 'judicial review' in the context of the Indian judiciary.
Explain the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint.
Explain the importance of the judiciary's independence in protecting citizens' rights.
Explain the role of the judiciary in upholding the principle of equality before law.
Name any two fundamental rights that the judiciary has protected through landmark judgments.
What is the doctrine of 'basic structure' as evolved by the judiciary?
What is the meaning of 'writ jurisdiction' of the courts?
What is the primary function of the judiciary in India with respect to citizens' rights?
What is the significance of the Kesavananda Bharati case in the context of the judiciary's role in protecting rights?
What is the significance of the Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India case in the context of protecting rights?
