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प्रश्न
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
विकल्प
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India
To join the Defence Forces of India
To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
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उत्तर
To join the Defence Forces of India
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संबंधित प्रश्न
One of the reasons for recusal of a Judge is that litigants/the public might entertain a reasonable apprehension about his impartiality. As Lord Chief Justice Hewart said: "It is not merely of some importance but is of fundamental importance that justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done." And therefore, in order to uphold the credibility of the integrity institution, Judge recuses from hearing the case. A Judge of the Supreme Court or the High Court, while assuming Office, takes an oath as prescribed under Schedule III to the Constitution of India, that: "… I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my ability, knowledge and judgment perform the duties of my office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will and that I will uphold the Constitution and the laws." Called upon to discharge the duties of the Office without fear or favor, affection or ill-will, it is only desirable, if not proper, that a Judge, for any unavoidable reason like some pecuniary interest, affinity or adversity with the parties in the case, direct or indirect interest in the outcome of the litigation, family directly involved in litigation on the same issue elsewhere, the Judge being aware that he or someone in his immediate family has an interest, financial or otherwise that could have a substantial bearing as a consequence of the decision in the litigation, etc., to recuse himself from the adjudication of a particular matter. No doubt, these examples are not exhaustive. The simple question is, whether the adjudication by the Judge concerned, would cause reasonable doubt in the mind of a reasonably informed litigant and fair-minded public as to his impartiality. Being an institution whose hallmark is transparency, it is only proper that the Judge discharging high and noble duties, at least broadly indicate the reasons for recusing from the case so that the litigants or the well-meaning public may not entertain any misunderstanding. Once reasons for recusal are indicated, there will not be any room for attributing any motive for the recusal. To put it differently, it is part of his duty to be accountable to the Constitution by upholding it without fear or favour, affection or ill- will. Therefore, I am of the view that it is the constitutional duty, as reflected in one's oath, to be transparent and accountable, and hence, a Judge is required to indicate reasons for his recusal from a particular case.
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1. The Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is the Chief justice of India.
2. Chief justice Mr. justice H L Dattu is the present Chairman of NALSA
3. The Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is the senior-most Judge (after CJI) of the Supreme Court of I nd1a
4. Hon'ble Mr. Justice T. s. Thakur is the present Chairman of NALSA.
Mark the best option:
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In which Amendment act the Sindhi language was included as 15th regional language in the Eight Schedule?
Mark the best option:
Shri M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was the first _________ of Lok Sabha.
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