Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
Which is NOT a salient feature of Indian Judiciary?
Options:
Courts in India follow the adversarial system of adjudication.
Courts in India follow inquisitorial model of Dispute resolution.
Certain law offices at the Union and State level exist to advise the executive wing of the government.
Indian Judiciary follows common law.
Correct Answer:
Courts in India follow inquisitorial model of Dispute resolution.
Explanation:
Courts in India follow the adversarial system of adjudication as opposed to the inquisitorial model followed in several civil law countries.
The main difference between common and civil law is with respect to the source of law. Under common law, judiciary can make laws through judicial decisions of courts; however under civil law, only the legislature or executive has the power to create laws and rules. This salient feature of Indian judiciary in following a common law model further strengthens the role of courts in India.