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Consider the following statements:

1.Parliament or State Legislature in no occasion can discuss the conduct and decisions of judges of Supreme Court.

2.The decisions of Supreme Court cannot be criticized and opposed by any body.

3.Parliament cannot extend the jurisdiction and powers of Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 Only

1 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Conduct of Judges cannot be Discussed: The Constitution prohibits anydiscussion in Parliament or in a State Legislature with respect to the conductof the judges of the Supreme Court in the discharge of their duties, exceptwhen an impeachment motion is under consideration of the Parliament.

Power to Punish for its Contempt:The Supreme Court can punish anyperson for its contempt. Thus, its actions and decisions cannot be criticised
and opposed by any body. This power is vested in the Supreme Court to maintain its authority, dignity and honour.

Its Jurisdiction cannot be Curtailed:The Parliament is not authorised tocurtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. The Constitution
has guaranteed to the Supreme Court, jurisdiction of various kinds. However, the Parliament can extend the same.