Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court in India:
1. It follows a system of benches to adjudicate cases of national and constitutional importance.
2. The Chief Justice of India has the sole discretion to allocate cases and constitute benches

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court in India:
1. It follows a system of benches to adjudicate cases of national and constitutional importance.
2. The Chief Justice of India has the sole discretion to allocate cases and constitute benches

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Supreme Court operates through different types of benches, including Single Judge Benches, Division Benches (two or three judges), and Constitution Benches (five or more judges) to decide important legal and constitutional issues.

Statement 2 is incorrect: While the Chief Justice of India is the master of the roster, this power is subject to procedural norms and can be reviewed within the judiciary. There have been instances where concerns over arbitrary allocation have been raised, leading to calls for greater transparency.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court in India: 1. It follows a system of benches to adjudicate cases of national and constitutional importance. 2. The Chief Justice of India has the sole discretion to allocate cases and constitute benches Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2