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Indian Polity (CDS) Judicial System

With reference to Puisne Judges, consider the following statements:

1. The term ‘Puisne Judges’ is used to refer to judges of the higher judiciary to denote seniority of rank.

2. In India, the term is used for reference during seniority-based appointments has no impact on the judicial power of a judge.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Puisne is a French word meaning "later born" or "younger" and refers to the seniority of the rank of judges. In common law countries, a puisne judge is any judge ranked lower in seniority, who is not the court's Chief Justice. Common law is the kind of law that judges create through written opinions rather than through laws or constitutions (statutory law). Hence, statement 1 is correct. x In the United Kingdom, "puisne judges" refer to judges who are not Lord Chancellor, Lord Chief Justice of England, or Master of the Rolls, as defined by the Supreme Court of Judicature Act of 1877. They are considered judges of the High Court. In India, the term is used for reference during senioritybased appointments and elevations to High Courts, but it does not impact a judge's exercise of judicial power as all judges have equal powers. The court's chief justice has an additional administrative role as the senior-most judge. Hence, statement 2 is correct.