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Chapter: 8th Social Science : Civics : Chapter 7 : The Judiciary
The Judiciary
Unit - 7
The Judiciary
Learning Objectives
▶To trace the evolution of the Judicial system
▶To understand the hierarchical structure of
the Indian judiciary
▶To explain the Jurisdiction of Supreme court,
High Court and Subordinate Courts
▶To understand the need for the independent
Judiciary
▶To know the differences between Civil Law and
Criminal Law
"The excellence
of the judiciary is a measure of the excellence of the government."
Introduction
The judicial system of a country
needs to be efficient in order to ensure proper justice to all. India has a
single unified and integrated judicial system. Judiciary plays an important
role as an organ of the government. It administers justice, settles disputes,
interprets laws, protects fundamental rights and acts as guardian of the
Constitution.
Law: It is a system of rules imposed
through a government or institution to govern people.
Judiciary: In law, the Judiciary or Judicial system is the system of
courts which administers Justice in the name of the State.
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