Chapter 26 Part B | Supreme Court | UPSC Indian Polity Podcast

🎙 The UPSC Podcast | Indian Polity Series 📘 Episode Title: The Supreme Court of India – Structure, Powers & Functions In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful institutions of Indian democracy — the Supreme Court of India, the guardian of the Constitution and the protector of citizens’ rights. This topic is central to UPSC Polity (GS Paper II and Prelims) and forms the foundation of India’s judicial system. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🔹 Establishment and composition of the Supreme Court (Articles 124–147) 🔹 Appointment, tenure, and removal of judges 🔹 Jurisdiction – Original, Appellate, Advisory, and Writ jurisdictions 🔹 Landmark powers – Judicial Review, Judicial Activism, and Public Interest Litigation (PIL) 🔹 Relationship between the Supreme Court, Parliament, and High Courts 🔹 Key landmark judgments and their impact on Indian democracy 🔹 Role of the Supreme Court as the guardian of Fundamental Rights 🔹 Relevant points for UPSC Prelims and Mains answer writing This episode blends conceptual clarity with constitutional depth, helping UPSC aspirants understand not just the structure of the Supreme Court, but its evolving role in safeguarding democracy and justice in India. 🎧 Tune in now to strengthen your Polity preparation with analytical insights and examples directly relevant for UPSC! 🔔 Subscribe to The UPSC Podcast for more in-depth discussions on Indian Polity, Constitution, and Governance.