What stands at the apex of the judicial system?
A. Defense Ministry
B. Supreme Court
C. Prime Minister
D. Parliament
Answer:B
What stands at the apex of the judicial system?
A. Defense Ministry B. Supreme Court C. Prime Minister D. Parliament
Explanation: India has a system of courts at all levels- from district and lower courts, high courts, till Supreme Court that stands at the apex of the judicial system. Extreme care has been taken to make sure that the courts remain independent from the influence of Executive and maintain their integrity. Supreme Court is granted the power to declare parliamentary laws at unconstitutional if it finds them so. This is balanced by granting the powers of amendment of Constitution (major portions of it) to the Parliament