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Article 247 empowers the Parliament of India to establish additional courts. This is done to improve the administration of laws made by Parliament or existing laws related to matters in the Union List. The Union List contains subjects on which only Parliament can legislate, such as defense, foreign affairs, and atomic energy. By allowing the creation of more courts, the article aims to ensure that laws are effectively enforced and that justice is accessible to all citizens. This article impacts various stakeholders, including citizens seeking justice, legal practitioners, and the judiciary itself. By establishing additional courts, the government can reduce the burden on existing judicial systems, leading to quicker resolution of cases. This is particularly relevant in areas experiencing high litigation rates or complex legal issues. Also, it allows for specialized courts to handle specific types of cases, such as those involving commercial disputes or family matters, providing more efficient legal processes. While Article 247 gives Parliament this power, it does not interfere with state judicial systems. States have their own authority to establish courts under their jurisdiction. However, in matters of national importance, this article allows the central government to step in and ensure that adequate judicial resources are available. This provision reflects a balance between federal authority and state rights, aiming to enhance the overall judicial framework in the country.
This is done to improve the administration of laws made by Parliament or existing laws related to matters in the Union List. The Union List contains subjects on which only Parliament can legislate, such as defense, foreign affairs, and atomic energy. By allowing the creation of more courts, the article aims to ensure that laws are effectively enforced and that justice is accessible to all citizens. This article impacts various stakeholders, including citizens seeking justice, legal practitioners, and the judiciary itself.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 247 of the Indian Constitution: A) It allows Parliament to establish additional courts for better law administration. B) It applies only to matters in the State List. C) It aims to improve law administration and reduce backlogs. D) It has been amended multiple times since 1949. Which of the statements is/are correct? A) Only A and C B) Only B and D C) A, C, and D D) All of the above. Discuss the implications of each statement in the context of judicial administration.
The correct answer is A) Only A and C. Article 247 empowers Parliament to establish additional courts specifically for enhancing law administration and addressing case backlogs. Options B and D are incorrect, as the article pertains to the Union List, not the State List, and it has not been amended since 1949.
Article 247 allows Parliament to create additional courts to ensure better administration of laws. This provision aids in managing legal matters more effectively and helps reduce delays in justice. For instance, specialized courts can be established for commercial disputes, making the legal process quicker and more efficient for involved parties.
This is particularly relevant in areas experiencing high litigation rates or complex legal issues. Also, it allows for specialized courts to handle specific types of cases, such as those involving commercial disputes or family matters, providing more efficient legal processes. While Article 247 gives Parliament this power, it does not interfere with state judicial systems.
States have their own authority to establish courts under their jurisdiction. However, in matters of national importance, this article allows the central government to step in and ensure that adequate judicial resources are available. This provision reflects a balance between federal authority and state rights, aiming to enhance the overall judicial framework in the country.
Article 395: Repeals The Indian Independence Act, 1947, and the Government of India Act, 1935, together with all enactments amending or supplementing the
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Article 394A: Authoritative text in the Hindi language (1) The President shall cause to be published under his authority,— (a) the translation of this
Article 392: Power of the President to remove difficulties (1) The President may, for the purpose of removing any difficulties, particularly in relation to
Article 393: Short title This Constitution may be called the Constitution of India.
Article 390: Money received or raised or expenditure incurred between the commencement of the Constitution and the 31st day of March, 1950 Omitted by the
Article 391: Power of the President to amend the First and Fourth Schedules in certain contingencies Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act,
Article 388: Provisions as to the filling of casual vacancies in the provisional Parliament and provisional Legislatures of the States Omitted by the
Article 389: Provision as to Bills pending in the Dominion Legislatures and in the Legislatures of Provinces and Indian States Omitted by the Constitution
Article 386: Council of Ministers for States in Part B of the First Schedule Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f.
Article 387: Special provision as to determination of population for the purposes of certain elections Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act,
Article 384: Council of Ministers of the Governors Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
Article 385: Provision as to provisional Legislatures in States in Part B of the First Schedule Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s.
Article 382:Provisions as to provisional Legislatures for States in Part A of the First Schedule Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s.
Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
Article 380: Provision as to President Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
Article 381: Council of Ministers of the President Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
Article 378A: Special provision as to duration of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Notwithstanding anything contained in article 172, the Legislative
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Article 377: Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India The Auditor-General of India holding office immediately before the commencement of this
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Article 375: Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the Constitution All courts of civil, criminal and revenue
Article 376: Provisions as to Judges of High Courts (1) Notwithstanding anything in clause (2) of article 217, the Judges of a High Court in any Province
Article 373: Power of President to make order in respect of persons under preventive detention in certain cases Until provision is made by Parliament under
Article 374: Provisions as to Judges of the Federal Court and proceedings pending in the Federal Court or before His Majesty in Council (1) The Judges of the
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Article 372A: Power of the President to adapt laws. (1) For the purposes of bringing the provisions of any law in force in India or in any part thereof,
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Article 371G: Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,— (a) no Act of Parliament in respect of—
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Article 371E: Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of a University in the State of Andhra
Article 371F: Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,— (a) the Legislative Assembly of the State
Explanation.—In this article, the expression “Hill Areas” means such areas as the President may, by order, declare to be Hill areas.
Article 371D: Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh or the State of Telangana (1) The President may by order made with respect to the
Article 371A: Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,— (a) no Act of Parliament in respect
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Article 370: Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution,— (a) the provisions of
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Article 368: Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may in
Article 369: Temporary power to Parliament to make laws with respect to certain matters in the State List as if they were matters in the Concurrent List
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Article 367: Interpretation (1) Unless the context otherwise requires, the General Clauses Act, 1897, shall, subject to any adaptations and modifications that
Article 364: Special provisions as to major ports and aerodromes (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the President may by public notification
Article 365: Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union Where any State has failed to comply with, or to give
Article 363: Bar to interference by courts in disputes arising out of certain treaties, agreements, etc. (1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution but
Article 363A: Recognition granted to Rulers of Indian States to cease and privy purses to be abolished Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution or in any
Article 361B: Disqualification for appointment on remunerative political post A member of a House belonging to any political party who is disqualified for
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Article 361: Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs (1) The President, or the Governor or Rajpramukh of a State, shall not be answerable to any
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Article 359A: Application of this Part to the State of Punjab Omitted by the Constitution (Sixty-third Amendment) Act, 1989, s. 3 (w.e.f. 6-1-1990).
Article 360: Provisions as to financial emergency (1) If the President is satisfied that a situation has arisen whereby the financial stability or credit of
Article 358: Suspension of provisions of article 19 during emergencies (1) While a Proclamation of Emergency declaring that the security of India or any part
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Article 356: Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States (1) If the President, on receipt of a report from the Governor of a State or
Article 357: Exercise of legislative powers under Proclamation issued under article 356 (1) Where by a Proclamation issued under clause (1) of article 356, it
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Article 355: Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State
Article 352: Proclamation of Emergency. (1) If the President is satisfied that a grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the
