Social Science STD 8 Chapter 17: The Judiciary : Exercises

1. Answer the following questions in one sentence:

1. 1. Which matters are included in a criminal case?

   Criminal cases include complaints about theft, loot, murder, combating, etc.

2. 2. Who is known as Sessions Judge?

   In a district court, when a judge deals with criminal cases, he is known as the Sessions Judge.

3. 3. Which court stands at the top of all the courts?

   The Supreme Court stands at the top of all the courts in India.

2. Answer the following questions:

1. 1. Write a note on the powers and functions of the High Court.

   The High Court is the highest court at the state level. It has the power to hear civil, criminal, and revenue-related cases and administers justice. According to Article 226 of the Constitution, it can issue orders for the protection of human rights. The High Court hears appeals against the judgments of subordinate courts and supervises their functioning. It also makes and modifies general rules for these lower courts.

2. 2. State the benefits of the Lok Adalat.

   The Lok Adalats, or People's Courts, offer several benefits. They make the judicial process speedy and inexpensive, as no fee is required to file a case. They save the time and money of both citizens and the court. Their main objective is to provide justice without delay and to reach an amicable compromise acceptable to both parties, thereby helping citizens avoid legal complexities.

3. Fill in the blanks:

1. 1. The Lady Justice holds ........ and ........ in her hands.

   a balance, a sword

2. 2. An appeal can be made in ........ against the judgment of the High Court.

   the Supreme Court

3. 3. The High Court of Gujarat is located in ...........

   Ahmedabad

4. 4. The Supreme Court of our nation is located in ...........

   Delhi