CBSE Class 8 Civics - Judiciary

Chapter Overview

The chapter Judiciary discusses the role of the judicial system in India, the structure of courts, the concept of judicial independence, and the importance of justice in a democratic society.

Important Keywords

• Judiciary: The system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
• Supreme Court: The highest judicial authority in India.
• High Court: The highest judicial body in a state.
• Lower Courts: Courts that operate at the district and local levels.
• Judicial Review: The power of courts to determine the constitutionality of laws.