History & Civics
Answer
The cases brought before the courts can be categorised into two types — Criminal cases and Civil cases.
- Criminal Cases : These cases concern thefts, robberies, killing, physical injury, rioting, etc.
- Civil Cases : These pertain to family matters like property disputes, marriage disputes, contracts, damage to goods, etc.
Related Questions
Describe the powers and functions of the High Courts of India. What type of cases come before the High Courts in India?
What are the functions of a District Judge?
Assertion (A): In India, the judiciary is independent of the executive.
Reason (R): Judiciary favours the government and helps in the implementation of its plans.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
Assertion (A): The rule making power of the Supreme Court is not subject to any law made by the Parliament of India.
Reason (R): Only an impartial and independent judiciary can protect the rights of individual without fear or favour.
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
- Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.