Article 124 - Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court structure

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Paper-I | Mathematical Abilities: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Number System, Speed Time and Distance, Arithmetic, Percentage, Average, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Partnership, Time and Work, Algebra, Mensuration and Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra
Paper-I | Reasoning & General Intelligence: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Calendar, Clock, Cubes & Dices, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Crypt Arithmetic, Venn Diagram, Data Arrangement, Inequality, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Clerical Aptitude, Verbal Classification
Paper-I | English Language & Comprehension: Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Tenses, Pronoun, Preposition, Articles, Direct and Indirect Speech, Conjunction, Modals, Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Sentence Construction, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Determiner, Facts, Inference and Judgements
Paper-I | General Awareness: Polity, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Environment, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, History, Geography, Indian Economy
Paper-I | Computer Knowledge/Proficiency): Basics of COA, Transport Layer Services, Keyboard Shortcuts, MS Office Applications, MS Office by Yash Sir, Emerging Tech Trends, Society, Law & Ethics, Website, Browser & Services, Internet Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, Introduction to CN, Hardware basics, Network Security, Application Layer, Cyber and Info Security, Cyber Threats and Malware Attacks, Cyber Safety and Security, Role of Internet and Web Services, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing
Paper-II | Statistics: Statistics, Probability, Research Process Steps

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This educational video provides a detailed lecture on Article 124 of the Indian Constitution, specifically focusing on the establishment, composition, and appointment process of the Supreme Court of India. The instructor utilizes a digital flowchart to visually compare the original constitutional provisions with the current structure and legislative changes. Key topics include the evolution of the number of judges from 8 to 34, the role of Parliament in altering this number, and the Collegium system for appointments. The lecture transitions to a blackboard session where the instructor annotates key dates and amendments, such as the 99th Amendment of 2014 and the Second and Third Judges Cases, to explain the judicial evolution of the appointment mechanism.

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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The instructor begins the lecture by introducing the topic 'Article 124 - Establishment and Composition of the Supreme Court' displayed at the top of the screen. He points to the leftmost box labeled 'मूल संविधान' (Original Constitution), which connects to a box stating '8 न्यायाधीश' (8 Judges). He elaborates on the composition written below it: '(1 मुख्य न्यायाधीश और 7 अन्य न्यायाधीश)' (1 Chief Justice and 7 other judges). He then moves to the central box labeled 'न्यायाधीशों की संख्या बढ़ाने या घटाने का अधिकार' (Power to increase or decrease the number of judges), which connects to 'संसद' (Parliament), indicating the legislative body's authority over the court's size.
2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00
The focus shifts to the right side of the flowchart. The instructor points to the 'वर्तमान' (Current) box, which leads to '34 न्यायाधीश' (34 Judges) and the breakdown '(1 मुख्य न्यायाधीश और 33 अन्य न्यायाधीश)' (1 CJI and 33 other judges). He discusses the 'नियुक्ति' (Appointment) branch, highlighting the 'राष्ट्रपति' (President) acting 'कोलैजियम की सलाह पर' (on the advice of the Collegium). At the bottom right, he draws attention to the 'सर्वोच्च न्यायालय संगठन विधेयक 2019' (Supreme Court Organization Bill 2019), explaining it as a recent legislative attempt to reform the court's structure and appointment process.
5:00 – 8:15 05:00-08:15
The scene transitions to a blackboard where the instructor writes key terms and dates in yellow marker. He writes 'Pre' and 'SC' (Supreme Court) and circles the number '74'. He writes and circles the years '1981' and '1993', likely referring to the Second and Third Judges Cases. He draws circles containing 'CJI + 2' and 'CJI + 3', explaining the composition of the Collegium. He also writes '50' and '99-2014', referencing the 99th Amendment and the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). Finally, he writes 'Art - 36-51', indicating the constitutional articles related to the judiciary.

The video effectively combines visual aids and handwritten notes to explain the complex structure of the Indian Supreme Court. The flowchart clearly delineates the historical shift from 8 judges to 34 and the constitutional power of Parliament to alter this number. The appointment process is clarified through the Collegium system diagram. The blackboard segment adds depth by contextualizing these structures within specific legal milestones like the 99th Amendment and the Judges Cases, providing a comprehensive overview of the judiciary's evolution and current operational framework.