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polity hard Fill in the Blank Joseph Shine Case - Privacy in Marital Relationships Joseph Shine marital privacy critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized that marital relationships involve a zone of ______ protected under Article 21, and State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct within this zone without compelling justification.

  1. publicity
  2. privacy
  3. surveillance
  4. regulation
polity hard Fill in the Blank Shayara Bano Case - Arbitrariness Test Under Article 14 Shayara Bano arbitrariness test critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the arbitrariness test under Article 14 to hold that instant triple talaq was manifestly ______ and unreasonable, violating right to equality.

  1. traditional
  2. arbitrary
  3. ancient
  4. religious
polity hard Fill in the Blank Joseph Shine Case - Decriminalization and Civil Remedies Joseph Shine decriminalization and civil remedies critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court decriminalized adultery by striking down Section 497 IPC, but noted that civil remedies like ______ and maintenance remain available for marital disputes, illustrating balance between decriminalization and civil accountability.

  1. imprisonment
  2. divorce
  3. public shaming
  4. community service
polity hard Fill in the Blank Shayara Bano Case - Non-Essential Religious Practice Shayara Bano essential religious practices critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the 'essential religious practices' test to hold that instant triple talaq is not an ______ practice of Islam protected under Article 25, and thus can be regulated to protect gender equality under Fundamental Rights.

  1. essential
  2. traditional
  3. ancient
  4. cultural
polity hard Fill in the Blank Joseph Shine Case - Constitutional Morality and Gender Equality Joseph Shine Constitutional Morality critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that gender equality under Articles 14 and 15 requires marital relationships to be based on mutual respect and autonomy, not ______ or ownership.

  1. tradition
  2. patriarchy
  3. religion
  4. custom
polity hard Fill in the Blank Shayara Bano Case - Gender Justice and Personal Law Reform Shayara Bano gender justice critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied Constitutional Morality to hold that personal laws must comply with Fundamental Rights, and discriminatory practices like instant triple talaq can be reformed to protect ______ justice under Articles 14 and 15.

  1. economic
  2. gender
  3. procedural
  4. international
polity hard Fill in the Blank Joseph Shine Case - Adultery and Marital Privacy Joseph Shine marital privacy critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Joseph Shine v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court struck down Section 497 IPC (adultery) holding it violated marital privacy and autonomy under Article 21, recognizing that the State cannot criminalize private consensual conduct between ______.

  1. minors
  2. adults
  3. government employees
  4. public figures
polity medium Fill in the Blank Shayara Bano Case - Legislative Follow-up on Triple Talaq Shayara Bano legislative follow-up frequently asked in UPSC and current affairs exams

Following the Shayara Bano judgment (2017) striking down instant triple talaq, Parliament enacted the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, ______, which criminalized instant triple talaq and provided for maintenance, custody rights for affected women.

  1. 2017
  2. 2018
  3. 2019
  4. 2020
polity hard Fill in the Blank SR Bommai Case - Judicial Review of Presidential Satisfaction SR Bommai judicial review critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that Presidential satisfaction under Article 356 for imposing President's Rule is subject to ______ review, and courts can examine whether satisfaction was based on objective material, not political considerations.

  1. legislative
  2. judicial
  3. executive
  4. administrative
polity hard Fill in the Blank Maneka Gandhi Case - Golden Triangle of Articles Maneka Gandhi golden triangle critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court established the 'golden triangle' of Articles ______, holding that laws affecting personal liberty must satisfy all three articles, not just Article 21.

  1. 14, 19, 21
  2. 15, 16, 17
  3. 21, 22, 23
  4. 32, 226, 136
polity hard Fill in the Blank Shayara Bano Case - Essential Religious Practices Test Shayara Bano essential religious practices critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court applied the 'essential religious practices' test to hold that instant triple talaq is not an essential practice of Islam protected under Article 25, and thus can be regulated to protect ______ rights under Fundamental Rights.

  1. property
  2. gender
  3. economic
  4. political
polity hard Fill in the Blank SR Bommai Case - Floor Test as Democratic Standard SR Bommai floor test critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In SR Bommai v. Union of India (1994), the Supreme Court held that ______ test is the primary method to test whether a State government enjoys majority support in the Assembly, and Governor cannot dismiss Ministry without testing majority on Assembly floor.

  1. opinion poll
  2. floor
  3. judicial inquiry
  4. presidential reference
polity hard Fill in the Blank Shayara Bano Case - Triple Talaq and Article 14 Shayara Bano triple talaq critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Shayara Bano v. Union of India (2017), the Supreme Court struck down instant triple talaq as violating Article 14 (right to equality) because it was ______ and manifestly unreasonable, not an essential practice of Islam protected under Article 25.

  1. traditional
  2. arbitrary
  3. ancient
  4. religious
polity hard Fill in the Blank Navtej Singh Johar Case - Sexual Orientation and Article 15 Navtej Singh Johar sexual orientation critical for UPSC Mains and current affairs exams

In Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court held that discrimination based on sexual orientation violates Article ______, interpreting 'sex' to include sexual orientation, gender identity.

  1. 14
  2. 15
  3. 19
  4. 21
polity hard Fill in the Blank Common Cause Case - Passive Euthanasia Safeguards Common Cause passive euthanasia safeguards critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Common Cause v. Union of India (2018), the Supreme Court recognized passive euthanasia and living wills subject to safeguards including medical board certification, judicial oversight, and ______ committee review to prevent misuse.

  1. political
  2. hospital ethics
  3. family
  4. parliamentary
polity hard Fill in the Blank Chameli Singh Case - Right to Shelter Chameli Singh right to shelter critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Chameli Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh (1996), the Supreme Court recognized right to shelter as part of right to life under Article 21, holding that shelter includes not just roof over head but adequate living space, safe structure, clean surroundings, and access to ______.

  1. luxury amenities
  2. basic amenities
  3. private security
  4. international standards
polity hard Fill in the Blank Francis Coralie Case - Right to Life and Human Dignity Francis Coralie human dignity critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Francis Coralie Mullin v. Administrator, Union Territory of Delhi (1981), the Supreme Court held that right to life under Article 21 means right to live with human dignity, including adequate nutrition, clothing, shelter, and facilities for reading, writing, and expressing oneself.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard Fill in the Blank Board of Trustees Case - Right to Livelihood and Regulation Board of Trustees right to livelihood critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Board of Trustees of the Port of Bombay v. Dilipkumar (1983), the Supreme Court held that right to livelihood is part of Article 21, but State can regulate livelihood in public interest with due procedure, illustrating balance between individual rights and ______ welfare.

  1. individual
  2. collective
  3. corporate
  4. international
polity medium Fill in the Blank Parmanand Katara Case - Emergency Medical Care Duty Parmanand Katara emergency care duty frequently asked in UPSC and Judiciary exams

In Parmanand Katara v. Union of India (1989), the Supreme Court held that every doctor (government or private) has duty to provide ______ medical care to accident victims, and right to life under Article 21 includes right to emergency treatment.

  1. elective
  2. emergency
  3. specialized
  4. experimental
polity hard Fill in the Blank Bandhua Mukti Morcha Case - Bonded Labour and Article 21 Bandhua Mukti Morcha bonded labour critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams

In Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India (1984), the Supreme Court recognized that bonded labour violates right to life and personal liberty under Article ______, and directed rehabilitation, release of bonded labourers as part of State's positive obligation.

  1. 14
  2. 19
  3. 21
  4. 23