UPSC Polity Question
Why Indian judiciary has been described as an integrated judiciary system?
A. High court enforces only state laws of concerned respective states.
B. The laws of concurrent list are only enforced by the Supreme court.
C. Supreme Court has replaced the British Privy Council as the highest court of appeal.
D. The decisions made by higher courts are binding on the lower courts.
Correct Answer:
D. The decisions made by higher courts are binding on the lower courts.
Explanation:
India has an integrated judicial system because there is a single, hierarchical structure of courts with the Supreme Court at the top. This integration means that the decisions of higher courts are binding on the lower courts, and this single system enforces both central and state laws.