Question

Which of the following constitutional provisions cannot be amended by the Parliament by passing a law by simple majority ?

• A. Abolition of Legislative Councils in States
• B. Changes in name and boundary of states
• C. Salaries and allowances of the President
• D. Composition and jurisdiction of Supreme Court

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Composition and jurisdiction of Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial court under the Constitution of India and the highest constitutional court with the power of judicial review. Consisting of the Chief Justice of India and a maximum of 34 judges it has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.