Which of the following statements about Indian Judiciary is not correct ?

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Q: 59 (CDS-II/2014)

Which of the following statements about Indian Judiciary is not correct ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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Option 1 states that the Constitution of India does not provide for a double system of courts, as seen in the United States. This means that India does not have separate federal and state courts like the U.S. This statement is correct.

Option 2 states that the organization of the subordinate judiciary in India varies slightly from state to state. This means that the structure and functioning of the lower courts in different states have minor differences. This statement is correct.

Option 3 states that every state in India has a separate High Court. However, this statement is not correct. Currently, there are 25 High Courts in India that serve multiple states and union territories. Each High Court may have jurisdiction over one or more states or union territories.

Option 4 states that the Supreme Court has issued directions to constitute an All India Judicial Service to bring about uniformity in the designation of officers in the criminal and civil side. This statement is correct. The Supreme Court, in an effort to standardize the recruitment and training of subordinate judiciary, has issued directions for the establishment of an All India Judicial Service.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3, as every state in India does not have a separate High Court.

Alert - correct answer should be: "The Constitution of India has not

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