Pakshal SecretryAIR 8 · CSE 2025 · 234 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening
While the United States upholds the Principle of Judicial Supremacy, India follows concept of Constitutional Supremacy.
Body · points and prose
Structure of courts
| India | USA |
|---|---|
| 1. Single integrated judiciary | 1. Separate judiciary |
| 2. Hierarchally in nature | 2. Supreme court (federal) cant override State Supreme court |
| 3. Organic Unhing | 3. Separate procedure for judges of state & fed |
Jurisdiction of Court
| India | USA |
|---|---|
| 1. follow procedure established by law (as per constitution) | 1. Based on Due process of law. |
SC
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HC
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DC
| (2) | Supreme Court → All over India | (2) | Federal Court → only federal laws |
| (3) | Jurisdiction in centre-state dispute | (3) | No such procedure for centre state |
Powers for Contempt
Close · a summary
| India | USA |
|---|---|
| (1) Explicit mentioned in law (Contempt of court Act) | (1) Derive from the constitution directly. |
| (2) Not an absolute power | (2) Absolute nature of power |
| (3) Can be overturned by higher court | (3) Upper court Cant overturn power × |
| (4) To protect dignity of Judge & Judiciary | (4) To protect institution of Judiciary |
Indian version of power is thus adapted version from USA