USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How are Supreme Court decisions different from lower court decisions?
A
Lower court decisions are usually based on civil law; Supreme Court decisions are based on criminal law
B
Supreme Court decisions can’t be appealed; lower court decisions can
C
Supreme Court decisions are issued by justices; all lower court decisions are issued by juries
D
All lower court decisions are based on state laws; supreme Court decisions are based on federal laws
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By Article 141 of the Constitution of India it is laid down that the law declared, by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts Within the territory of India. A decision of one High Court is not binding on another High Court.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Normally, the High Court is a final court of appeal and this court is only a court of special jurisdiction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The inferior courts are constrained by the decisions of the Supreme Court-once the Supreme Court interprets a law, inferior courts must apply the Supreme Court’s interpretation to the facts of a particular case.

Detailed explanation-4: -A judicial order can be challenged only before appropriate Court of Law as per prescribed legal procedure. Therefore, it is a futile exercise to file a grievance against a judicial order/judgement.

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