Chapter 6: Judiciary

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science Chapter 6: Judiciary

Justice is the cornerstone of any functioning democracy, and the judiciary is its guardian. Chapter 6 of Class 11 Political Science (Indian Constitution at Work), titled "Judiciary," explains the structure of India's judicial system — from the Supreme Court at the apex to High Courts in states and District Courts at the grassroots. Students preparing for CBSE board exams from cities like Pune, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, and Thiruvananthapuram will find this chapter vital for understanding how courts protect constitutional rights and maintain the rule of law. Myclass24's NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Political Science (Civics) for Chapter 6 cover judicial independence, the Supreme Court's original and appellate jurisdiction, Public Interest Litigations (PILs), judicial review, and the debate around judicial activism and judicial overreach. These solutions are written in a clear, answer-oriented style to help students score well in their board exams and develop genuine constitutional literacy.

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Chapter 6 – Judiciary: Key Concepts, Facts & Explanation

Chapter 6 explains the Indian judiciary in detail — its structure, independence, powers, and the ongoing debates about its role in a democracy.

India has a unified, integrated judicial system with the Supreme Court at the top. Below the Supreme Court are the 25 High Courts, one for each state or group of states. Below the High Courts are District and Sessions Courts, and at the grassroots level are Magistrate Courts and Civil Courts.

The Supreme Court of India was established on 26 January 1950. It is located in New Delhi. The Constitution originally provided for 7 judges (including the Chief Justice of India), but Parliament has the power to increase this number. Currently, the Supreme Court has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges (including the CJI). Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice (the Collegium System). Also check out all subjects of NCERT solutions for class 11 and NCERT solutions prepared by Myclass24 Experts. 

The Supreme Court's jurisdiction includes: Original Jurisdiction (disputes between states, between states and the Union), Appellate Jurisdiction (hearing appeals against High Court decisions), Advisory Jurisdiction (Article 143: President can seek the Court's opinion on constitutional questions), and Writ Jurisdiction (Article 32: enforcing Fundamental Rights through writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto).

Judicial Review is the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of laws passed by the legislature and actions taken by the executive. If found unconstitutional, they can be struck down. This doctrine was established in the landmark Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), which also established the Basic Structure Doctrine.

Public Interest Litigations (PILs) were introduced in India in the late 1970s, pioneered by Justice P.N. Bhagwati. PILs allow any citizen to approach the Supreme Court or High Court on behalf of the public, making justice more accessible.

Five Types of Writs – Article 32 & 226

Supreme Court – Key Facts

Chapter 6 equips students with a clear understanding of how India's judiciary works as an independent pillar of democracy. Questions on judicial review, PILs, writ jurisdiction, and the Collegium System are frequently asked in exams. Myclass24 NCERT Solutions offer precise, detailed answers to all these topics.