Appointments Chief Justice of India Chief Justice of India (CJI) is appointed by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers in consultation with the judges of Supreme court and High courts, if necessary. It was convention that the senior most judge of the Supreme Court would be appointed Chief Justice. This convention […]

Judiciary 1 of 2
Definition Judiciary – an institution empowered to administer justice – a system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. – provides a system for settlement of disputes. – protects people’s rights. Your browser is not able to display frames. Please visit the mind map: JUDICIARY slideshow on Mind […]

Legislature 1 of 3 – Meaning and Functions
Parliament of India (link) What is Parliament It is a democratic government’s legislature. A legislature is a decision-making organisation/a group of people who have the power to make and change laws. Parliament comes from the old French word – ‘Parlement’ which meant speech, discussion. Why do we need a Parliament 1) To legislate. It is […]