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QUESTION 4
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10 marks

The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.

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What the examiner wants

Highlight: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on India and UK(Judiciary).

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Demand-wise check

  1. 1The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times≈55 words
  2. 2Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Constitutional/institutional contextAnswer each explicit limb in sequenceUse relevant provisions/judgments/policy evidenceLimitations/counterviewReforms or reasoned conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about India and UK(Judiciary) without directly resolving: “The judicial systems in India and UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices.”

Value addition

  • Two-column comparison table with a final synthesis row
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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