Q1: 1. Under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869, the High Court has extraordinary jurisdiction in divorce cases when

• A) A) The couple has been married for less than 2 years
• B) B) The case involves substantial issues of law or fact
• C) C) The couple has not attempted counseling
• D) D) The case involves property disputes

Q2: 2. In which situation can a party invoke the extraordinary jurisdiction of the High Court under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869?

• A) A) In case of a minor disagreement between the spouses
• B) B) When the lower court has made a clerical error
• C) C) When the lower court's decision is perverse or unsupported by evidence
• D) D) When the divorce is uncontested

Q3: 3. What does "extraordinary jurisdiction" of the High Court mean in the context of Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869?

• A) A) The High Court can intervene in any divorce case it chooses
• B) B) The High Court can only hear cases on weekends
• C) C) The High Court has the power to hear cases beyond the normal appellate jurisdiction
• D) D) The High Court cannot hear cases related to divorce

Q4: 4. A real-life problem where the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked is when

• A) A) A couple disagrees on where to go for vacation
• B) B) One party believes the lower court judge was biased
• C) C) Both parties agree on all terms of the divorce
• D) D) There are no children involved in the divorce

Q5: 5. Which of the following is NOT a condition for invoking the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869?

• A) A) The case involves substantial issues of law or fact
• B) B) The lower court's decision is perverse or unsupported by evidence
• C) C) Both parties must be present in court
• D) D) The case is of public importance

Q6: 6. In a scenario where the lower court has ignored crucial evidence in a divorce case, the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked to

• A) A) Re-arrange the evidence in a more presentable manner
• B) B) Reconsider the evidence and make a fresh decision
• C) C) Dismiss the case altogether
• D) D) Refer the case to a different lower court judge

Q7: 7. When can a party seek the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 for a divorce case?

• A) A) Only if the divorce is contested
• B) B) Only if the lower court has made a procedural mistake
• C) C) Only if the case is of public importance
• D) D) If the lower court's decision is perverse or unsupported by evidence

Q8: 8. A common situation where the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked is when

• A) A) Both parties agree on all aspects of the divorce
• B) B) The lower court has misinterpreted a legal provision
• C) C) The divorce case involves minor disagreements
• D) D) The case is pending for less than a month

Q9: 9. How does the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 differ from its normal appellate jurisdiction?

• A) A) The High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction only applies to criminal cases
• B) B) The High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction is limited to financial disputes
• C) C) The High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction allows it to hear cases beyond the scope of a normal appeal
• D) D) The High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction is only applicable for cases involving children

Q10: 10. A real-life problem where the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked is when

• A) A) A couple disagrees on the division of household chores
• B) B) There is a serious procedural error in the lower court's judgment
• C) C) One party wants to delay the divorce proceedings
• D) D) The couple is seeking a mutual divorce

Q11: 11. What must a party demonstrate to successfully invoke the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869?

• A) A) That they are unhappy with the lower court's decision
• B) B) That the case involves substantial issues of law or fact
• C) C) That they have not explored alternative dispute resolution methods
• D) D) That they want a different judge to hear the case

Q12: 12. In a situation where the lower court has overlooked a crucial piece of evidence that impacts the divorce case, the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked to

• A) A) Ignore the evidence altogether
• B) B) Consider the evidence and issue a revised decision
• C) C) Request the couple to provide new evidence
• D) D) Refer the case to a family counselor

Q13: 13. When can a party seek the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 for a divorce case?

• A) A) Only if the lower court's judgment is in favor of the party
• B) B) Only if the lower court has not followed proper procedures
• C) C) Only if the case involves significant financial assets
• D) D) If the lower court's decision is perverse or unsupported by evidence

Q14: 14. A common scenario where the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked is when

• A) A) The couple is in agreement on all terms of the divorce
• B) B) The lower court has overlooked a critical piece of evidence
• C) C) The divorce case involves a minor dispute over property
• D) D) The case has been pending for less than a week

Q15: 15. How does the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 impact the appeals process?

• A) A) It accelerates the appeals process
• B) B) It extends the time for filing an appeal
• C) C) It allows for a re-examination of the lower court's decision beyond normal appellate grounds
• D) D) It limits the grounds for appeal

Q16: 16. A real-life problem where the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked is when

• A) A) The couple disagrees on the custody of their pet
• B) B) The lower court has made a decision based on incorrect facts
• C) C) Both parties are satisfied with the lower court's judgment
• D) D) The case involves a minor procedural error

Q17: 17. What makes a divorce case eligible for the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869?

• A) A) The case being of personal interest to the High Court judge
• B) B) The case involving only monetary disputes
• C) C) The case raising substantial legal or factual issues
• D) D) The case being uncontested

Q18: 18. In a scenario where the lower court has applied the wrong legal provision in a divorce case, the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked to

• A) A) Uphold the lower court's decision
• B) B) Correct the legal error and issue a new judgment
• C) C) Dismiss the case without a new trial
• D) D) Require the couple to undergo counseling

Q19: 19. When can a party seek the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 for a divorce case?

• A) A) Only if the case is in the news
• B) B) Only if the lower court's judgment is unanimous
• C) C) Only if the parties are of different nationalities
• D) D) If the lower court's decision is perverse or unsupported by evidence

Q20: 20. A common situation where the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked is when

• A) A) The divorce case involves a disagreement over holiday arrangements
• B) B) The lower court has failed to consider crucial evidence
• C) C) Both parties are eager to finalize the divorce quickly
• D) D) The case does not involve any financial assets

Q21: 21. How does the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 provide a safeguard for parties involved in divorce cases?

• A) A) By expediting the divorce process
• B) B) By ensuring that parties have a second opportunity to present their case
• C) C) By limiting the parties' ability to appeal
• D) D) By requiring parties to attend mandatory counseling sessions

Q22: 22. A real-life problem where the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked is when

• A) A) The couple disagrees on the color scheme for their wedding
• B) B) The lower court has misapplied a legal provision in the judgment
• C) C) Both parties are satisfied with the lower court's decision
• D) D) The case involves a minor typographical error in the judgment

Q23: 23. What role does the High Court play in exercising extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869?

• A) A) To act as a mediator between the parties
• B) B) To review and correct errors in lower court judgments
• C) C) To expedite the divorce process
• D) D) To enforce the lower court's decision

Q24: 24. In a situation where the lower court has overlooked key witness testimonies in a divorce case, the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 may be invoked to

• A) A) Disregard the witness testimonies altogether
• B) B) Consider the testimonies and issue a revised judgment
• C) C) Request the witnesses to provide new statements
• D) D) Transfer the case to a different lower court judge

Q25: 25. When can a party seek the High Court's extraordinary jurisdiction under Section 8 of the Indian Divorce Act, 1869 for a divorce case?

• A) A) Only if the case involves a significant financial settlement
• B) B) Only if the lower court's judgment is unanimous
• C) C) Only if the couple has not attempted mediation
• D) D) If the lower court's decision is perverse or unsupported by evidence