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Deeksha ChourasiyaAIR 44· 2025

Question Q.4GS2GS2

Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the judicial systems of India and USA.

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Main Body

India and USA are the two largest democratic states in the world that have powerful Judiciary in ensuring justice.

Convergences:

Rule of law is adhered to in action
Procedure established by law makes process of law (Nemesis Savshi case)
Fundamental rights ensured by writ.
Granting of pardons and appeals.
Sue more taking up of cases.
Judicial review present in both vartan.

Divergences:

[Comparative Table]

Federal Structure:

India: Integrated Judiciary (✓ federal courts and local courts)
USA: Lack of integration; state separation of power b(s) state and central

Judges election:

India: Done by collegium
USA: Elected

Appellate jurisdiction:

India: Broad
USA: Narrow due to federal restraint

Writ/Judicial reviews:

India: Powerful (A32) on written Exclusive action
USA: Less powerful due to parliamentary independence

Basic Structure:

India: Doctrine in India
USA: Not applied. So it's used - Judicial immunity/authority

[India and USA] can learn from each other in making Judicial procedure [Pro action]

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Conclusion

[India and USA] can learn from each other in making Judicial procedure [Pro action]

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Topper

Deeksha Chourasiya

AIR 442025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Comparison of Indian Constitutional Scheme with Other Countries

Comparison - Judicial Systems

Writing Stats

180

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