In India, the Supreme Court of India was created on January 28, 1950 after adoption of the Constitution. Article 141 of the Constitution of India states that the law declared by Supreme Court is to be binding on all Courts within the territory of India. It is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). The Supreme Court is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. COUNT 5
QSN1 On what date was India's Supreme Court established? ANS1 January 28, 1950 QSN2 What article of India's Constitution makes decisions by their Supreme Court binding on lower courts? ANS2 Article 141 QSN3 India's Supreme Court has ultimate power to determine interpretations of what? ANS3 the Constitution QSN4 When the Supreme Court ensures that lower courts have properly applied the law it is called what? ANS4 judicial review QSN5 In addition to national laws, India's Supreme Court may also interpret what regulations? ANS5 local bylaws