Question

Integrated Judicial System is _____________.
A.Lower Courts are not bound to obey the Supreme Court’s decisions.
B.Decisions of the High Courts are binding on the Lower Courts.
C.Both a) and b)
D.None of these

Answer 1

Hint: A Judicial system is required in a democratic set up to interpret and apply the laws of the land. India has an integrated judicial system. The Supreme Court is the guardian of the constitution and the custodian of people’s fundamental rights. It is present at the national level. The High Courts are present at the state level and have jurisdiction over respective states. District courts and subordinate courts are present at the district level.

Complete Step by Step answer: Option A: is incorrect because an integrated judicial system does not refer to lower courts not obeying the Supreme Court's decisions. It is the opposite. The Supreme Court is the apex court of the land and the final interpreter of the Constitution.
Option B: is correct. In a single integrated judiciary, the hierarchical structure is such that the Supreme Court is at the apex, followed by the High Courts and then the lower courts. The Constitution assigns original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction to the Supreme Court. Appellate jurisdiction gives the Supreme Court the power of reviewing and revising the orders of the lower courts and tribunals. Under Article 141 of the Constitution, any judgement or order of the Supreme Court serves as a binding precedent for the lower subordinate courts.
Option C: is incorrect as both of the previous options are contrary to each other.
Option D: is incorrect as well.

Note: Constitutional Provisions regarding the Union Judiciary are mentioned in Articles 124-147 and those regarding State Judiciary namely High Courts and lower courts are mentioned in Articles 214-237.