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Civics

The Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, Subordinate Courts)

Official ICSE Class 10 syllabus — session 2026-2027.

SECTION A: CIVICS — 3. The Judiciary

(a) The Supreme Court: Composition, qualifications of judges, appointment, independence of judiciary from the control of executive and legislature; Jurisdiction and functions: Independence of Judiciary, Original, Appellate, Advisory, Revisory, Judicial Review and Court of Record. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and Writs.

(b) The High Courts: Composition, qualifications of judges, appointment; Jurisdiction and functions: Original, Appellate, Revisory, Judicial Review and Court of Record. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and Writs.

(c) Subordinate Courts: Distinction between Court of the District Judge and Sessions Court. Lok Adalats: meaning and advantages.

Source: CISCE ICSE Class 10 Syllabus 2026-2027