Q: Elaborate the Union Judiciary in brief?

Ans: The union judiciary in brief is as follows:

124 Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court.

124A National Judicial Appointments Commission. (Declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, however not repealed by the Parliament)

124B Functions of Commission.

124C Power of Parliament to make law.

125 Salaries, etc., of Judges.

126 Appointment of acting Chief Justice.

127 Appointment of ad hoc judges.

128 Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court.

129 Supreme Court to be a court of record.

130 Seat of Supreme Court.

131 Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

131A [Repealed.]

132 Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases.

133 Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to Civil matters.

134 Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters.

134A Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court.

135 Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court.

136 Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court.

137 Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court.

138 Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

139 Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs.

139A Transfer of certain cases.

140 Ancillary powers of Supreme Court.

141 Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts.

142 Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc.

143 Power of President to consult Supreme Court.

144 Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court.

144A [Repealed.]

145 Rules of Court, etc.

146 Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court.

147 Interpretation.