Judicial Service Exams: Question And Answers (MCQs) Based On Latest Judgements- PART-1

MCQs based on Current SC Judgments- October 20231. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that mere non-cooperation with summons issued under Section 50 of the PMLA Act 2002 is not sufficient to warrant arrest?A. Pankaj Bansal v. Union of IndiaB. Sanjana Kumari v. Vijay KumarC. State Bank of India & Ors v. P ZandengaD. South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of MPAnswer: A. Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India, 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 844;Explanation: In the case of Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India, the Supreme Court held that mere non-cooperation with summons issued under Section 50 of the Act of 2002 is not sufficient to warrant arrest.Mere Non-Cooperation To ED Summons Not A Ground For Arrest Under PMLA2. In which case did the Supreme Court rule that Hindu marriages can be dissolved through a customary divorce deed if the existence of such a customary right is established?A. ADITI ALIAS MITHI V. JITESH SHARMA B. Sanjana Kumari v. Vijay KumarC. State Bank of India & Ors v. P ZandengaD. South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of MPAnswer: B. Sanjana Kumari v. Vijay KumarExplanation: In the case of Sanjana Kumari v. Vijay Kumar, the Supreme Court ruled that Hindu marriages can be dissolved through a customary divorce deed if the existence of such a customary right is established.Hindu Marriage Can Be Dissolved Through Customary Divorce If Existence Of Such A Customary Right Is Established: Supreme Court3. In which case did the Supreme Court affirm the right of the Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) to alienate HUF property even if a minor has an undivided interest?A. Sunil Kumar v. Lala Saurabh Verma 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 858B. Rajesh Jain v. Ajay Singh 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 866C. Arun Muthuvel v. Union of India 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 872D. NS Balaji v. The Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 853Answer: D. NS Balaji v. The Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 853Explanation: In the case of NS Balaji v. The Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, the Supreme Court affirmed the right of the Karta of an HUF to alienate HUF property even if a minor has an undivided interest.Karta Of Hindu Undivided Family Can Alienate HUF Property Even If Minor Has Undivided Interest In It: Supreme Court4. In which case did the Supreme Court emphasize that 'may' in Section 19(1) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act should be read as 'shall'?A. Chandra Pratap Singh v. State of MP 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 870 B. State of Rajasthan v. Gautam s/o Mohanlal 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 875C. Ajeet Gurjar v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh, 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 857D. Naresh @ Nehru v. State of Haryana 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 880Answer: C. Ajeet Gurjar v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh, 2023 LiveLaw (SC) 857Explanation: In the case of Ajeet Gurjar v. The State Of Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court emphasized that 'may' in Section 19(1) of the Juvenile Justice Act should be read as 'shall' in the context of holding an inquiry on whether a child should be tried as an adult.JJ Act | 'May' In S. 19(1) Be Read As 'Shall'; Children's Court Must Hold Inquiry On Whether Child Should Be Tried As Adult: Supreme Court5. As per a recent ruling, what is the impact of acquittal in criminal proceedings on disciplinary proceedings?A. Acquittal in criminal proceedings results in automatic discharge in disciplinary proceedings.B. Acquittal in criminal proceedings has no impact on disciplinary proceedings.C. Acquittal in criminal proceedings automatically disqualifies the delinquent employee.D. Acquittal in criminal proceedings leads to suspension in disciplinary proceedings.Answer: B. Acquittal in criminal proceedings has no impact on disciplinary proceedings.Explanation: In the case of State Bank of India & Ors v. P Zandenga, the Supreme Court clarified that acquittal in criminal proceedings has no impact on disciplinary proceedings, as they operate in different domainsAcquittal In Criminal Proceedings Does Not Automatically Result In Discharge In Corresponding Disciplinary Proceedings: Supreme Court6. What does the Fifth Schedule empower the Governor to do, as discussed in the case of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of MP?A. The Governor can repeal state laws.B. The Governor can enact parliamentary laws.C. The Governor can direct the non-application of parliamentary or state laws to Scheduled Areas.D. The Governor can pass laws specific to Scheduled Areas.Answer: C. The Governor can direct the non-application of laws to Scheduled Areas.Explanation: The Fifth Schedule empowers the Governor to direct that parliamentary or state laws either do not apply to Scheduled Areas or apply with certain exceptions and modifications, as discussed in South Eastern Coalfields Ltd v. State of MP.Parliamentary Or State Law Wouldn't Apply To Scheduled V Area Only If The Governor Notifies So: Supreme Court7. Given a recent judgment by the SC, what right does the Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) have regarding HUF property?A. The...

Judicial Service Exams: Question And Answers (MCQs) Based On Latest Judgements- PART-1

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