Sonal Mohapatra and Reena Kar Solutions for Chapter: Odisha Judiciary, Exercise 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

The Subordinate Courts of a state work under the direct supervision of:

At present, the state of Odisha has how many permanent Lok Adalats?

The Lokayukta Bill was passed by the Odisha State Assembly in which year?

Consider the following statements regarding powers of the High Court.
1. High Courts have full powers to make rules to regulate their business in relation to justice.
2. They can also punish for their own contempt.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about appellate jurisdiction:
1. Parliament exercises power to make laws touching the jurisdiction and power of all courts.
2. It can also legislate on the subjects enumerated in the concurrent list.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the power of superintendence of High Courts.
1. Constitution does not place any restriction on the powers of High Courts to have superintendence over the subordinate courts.
2. Supreme Court has similar power vis-a-vis, the High Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the powers of High Courts
1. A High Court has the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals in the state.
2. It also includes those courts which deal with the armed forces.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about High Courts:
1. The High Court may be moved by any interested party to exercise its power of revision.
2. However it cannot take suo-moto call for records and pass necessary action.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?