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Bipul GuptaAIR 103· 2025

Question 4HighlightGS2GS2

Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the judicial systems of India and [USA]. (10 marks, 150 words)

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Introduction

While the Indian judicial system borrowed from various sources in 1947, US judicial system is based on political thinkers like Benjamin Franklin in post American war USA.

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Main Body

Points of convergence:

1Presence of fundamental rights and writ jurisdiction (Part III in India)
2Jurisdiction on federal disputes (Article 131 in India)
3Appointment of judges by president (Article 124 in India)
4Executive-judiciary separation
5No provision for judicial review

Points of divergence:

[Table comparing India and USA on judges' retirement, civil/criminal appellate jurisdiction, jurisdiction over military tribunals, right to life, and type of judicial system]

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Conclusion

Both are suited for their unique political system they exist in.

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Diagram

A comparative table between India and USA covering: Judges retirement (India: 65 years, USA: appointed for life); Civil/criminal appellate juri (India: Yes, USA: No); Jurisdiction over military tribunals (India: Yes, USA: No); Right to life (India: procedure established by law, USA: due process of law); Type of system (India: unified judicial system, USA: federal judicial system).

Topper

Bipul Gupta

AIR 1032025

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with Other Countries

Comparison of Judicial Systems

India-USA Judicial System Comparison

Writing Stats

107

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Paragraphs

structured, comparative with table

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