Justice Sanjiv Khanna

Q. In which year was Justice Sanjiv Khanna born? 

a) 1958 

b) 1961 

c) 1964 

d) 1968 

Answer: b) 1961 

Q. Justice Sanjiv Khanna completed his LLB degree from which university? 

a) Delhi University 

b) Aligarh Muslim University 

c) Banaras Hindu University 

d) Mumbai University 

Answer: a) Delhi University  

Q. Who was Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s father, also a notable legal figure? 

a) Justice R.S. Pathak 

b) Justice Y.K. Sabharwal 

c) Justice Dev Raj Khanna 

d) Justice J.S. Verma 

Answer: c) Justice Dev Raj Khanna 

Q. Justice Khanna is related to which former Chief Justice of India? 

a) Justice S.A. Bobde 

b) Justice H.R. Khanna 

c) Justice Ranjan Gogoi 

d) Justice K.G. Balakrishnan 

Answer: b) Justice H.R. Khanna 

Q. Justice Sanjiv Khanna began his career practicing in which court? 

a) Supreme Court of India 

b) Delhi High Court 

c) Allahabad High Court 

d) Bombay High Court 

Answer: b) Delhi High Court 

Q. In which year did Justice Khanna become a judge of the Delhi High Court? 

a) 2004 

b) 2006 

c) 2008 

d) 2010 

Answer: a) 2006 

Q. Justice Sanjiv Khanna was elevated to the Supreme Court of India in which year? 

a) 2017 

b) 2018 

c) 2019 

d) 2020 

Answer: c) 2019 

Q. Which landmark judgment concerning the right to privacy did Justice Khanna contribute to? 

a) Puttaswamy Case 

b) Ayodhya Verdict 

c) Sabarmati Express Case 

d) Nirbhaya Case 

Answer: a) Puttaswamy Case 

Q. Justice Khanna is known for his judgments in matters related to: 

a) Corporate law only 

b) Environmental law only 

c) Human rights and privacy 

d) International law only 

Answer: c) Human rights and privacy 

Q. Justice Khanna’s approach in his judgments is often characterized by: 

 a) Strict formalism 

 b) Judicial restraint 

 c) Progressive interpretation of rights 

 d) Rigid adherence to precedent  

 Answer: c) Progressive interpretation of rights 

Q. Justice Khanna authored a significant judgment on which tax-related matter in the case of ‘Vodafone India Services’? 

 a) Income Tax 

 b) Corporate Tax 

 c) Goods and Services Tax 

 d) Capital Gains Tax 

 Answer: d) Capital Gains Tax 

Q. Justice Khanna was involved in the ‘Decriminalization of Adultery’ case. What was the judgment’s outcome? 

 a) It upheld adultery as a criminal offense 

 b) It decriminalized adultery 

 c) It imposed stricter penalties 

 d) None of the above 

 Answer: b) It decriminalized adultery 

Q. Which landmark judgment did Justice Khanna participate in that decriminalized consensual homosexual relationships? 

 a) Naz Foundation Case 

 b) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

 c) Sabarimala Case 

 d) Puttaswamy Case 

 Answer: b) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

Q. Justice Khanna has often ruled in favor of which of the following principles? 

 a) Restricting freedom of speech 

 b) Expanding privacy rights 

 c) Limiting access to the judiciary 

 d) Strengthening government powers 

 Answer: b) Expanding privacy rights 

Q. Justice Sanjiv Khanna’s landmark judgment in the Right to Privacy case included a focus on: 

 a) Surveillance laws 

 b) Protection of minorities 

 c) Data protection and informational autonomy 

 d) Intellectual property rights 

 Answer: c) Data protection and informational autonomy 

Q. In the Sabarimala case, which focused on allowing women of all ages entry into the temple, Justice Khanna’s stance leaned towards: 

 a) Supporting the temple’s traditional restrictions 

 b) Allowing women of all ages entry 

 c) Imposing stricter age limits 

 d) Deferring to local customs 

 Answer: b) Allowing women of all ages entry 

Q. Which judgment by Justice Khanna is considered a milestone in upholding LGBTQ+ rights in India? 

 a) Koushal v. Naz Foundation 

 b) Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India 

 c) Shayara Bano Case 

 d) Sabarimala Case 

 Answer: b) Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India 

Q. Justice Khanna ruled on the legitimacy of live-in relationships in which case, affirming individual autonomy and personal freedom? 

 a) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

 b) Shayara Bano Case 

 c) Puttaswamy Case 

 d) D. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal 

 Answer: d) D. Velusamy v. D. Patchaiammal 

Q. In which of these cases did Justice Khanna address the issue of political speech and election-time freedoms? 

 a) Lily Thomas Case 

 b) Anuradha Bhasin Case 

 c) Shayara Bano Case 

 d) Manohar Lal Sharma v. Union of India 

 Answer: b) Anuradha Bhasin Case 

Q. Justice Khanna has been a proponent of upholding freedom of speech. Which of the following judgments supports this stance? 

 a) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India 

 b) Lily Thomas Case 

 c) Subramanian Swamy Case 

 d) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

 Answer: a) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India 

Q. In which case did Justice Khanna uphold the principle that ‘bail is the rule and jail is the exception’ in matters of individual freedom? 

 a) Siddique Kappan Case 

 b) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

 c) Arnab Goswami Case 

 d) None of the above 

 Answer: a) Siddique Kappan Case 

Q. Justice Khanna was instrumental in which case concerning the death penalty and human rights, focusing on reforming execution procedures? 

 a) Mukesh & Anr v. State (Nirbhaya Case) 

 b) Shatrughan Chauhan v. Union of India 

 c) Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India 

 d) Aruna Shanbaug Case 

 Answer: b) Shatrughan Chauhan v. Union of India 

Q. Justice Khanna’s judicial philosophy often emphasizes the reformation of convicts over retribution, as seen in which landmark ruling? 

 a) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

 b) Maneka Gandhi Case 

 c) Swami Shraddhananda Case 

 d) Lily Thomas Case 

 Answer: c) Swami Shraddhananda Case 

Q. Which of the following best describes Justice Khanna’s approach in criminal law cases? 

 a) Favoring maximum punishment 

 b) Emphasizing reformation over punishment 

 c) Advocating for stricter laws 

 d) Avoiding progressive interpretations 

 Answer: b) Emphasizing reformation over punishment 

Q. Justice Khanna has advocated for the rights of undertrial prisoners and has highlighted which major issue in this context? 

 a) Prolonged detention 

 b) Poor prison conditions 

 c) Lack of access to legal aid 

 d) All of the above 

 Answer: d) All of the above 

Q. Justice Khanna supported the principle of ‘constitutional morality’ in which landmark case? 

 a) Puttaswamy Case 

 b) Sabarimala Case 

 c) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

 d) Both b and c 

 Answer: d) Both b and c 

Q. Justice Khanna’s interpretation of the Constitution emphasizes: 

 a) Traditional and originalist interpretation 

 b) Progressive and evolving interpretation 

 c) Only statutory law adherence 

 d) Avoiding any interpretative role 

 Answer: b) Progressive and evolving interpretation 

Q. In the case concerning Article 370, Justice Khanna’s focus was on: 

 a) Upholding its abrogation 

 b) Reviewing the process of its abrogation 

 c) Nullifying the abrogation 

 d) No involvement in this case 

 Answer: b) Reviewing the process of its abrogation 

Q. Justice Khanna contributed to expanding which constitutional right as a part of the ‘right to privacy’ doctrine? 

 a) Right to freedom of religion 

 b) Right to personal liberty 

 c) Right to freedom of speech 

 d) Right to work 

 Answer: b) Right to personal liberty 

Q. Which judgment by Justice Khanna reiterated the importance of constitutional checks on governmental power? 

 a) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India 

 b) Puttaswamy v. Union of India 

 c) Sabarmati Express Case 

 d) Sabarimala Case 

 Answer: b) Puttaswamy v. Union of India 

Q. Justice Khanna’s approach in legal cases often emphasizes which principle? 

 a) Judicial conservatism 

 b) Social justice and equity 

 c) Strict adherence to legal codes 

 d) Economic policies over human rights 

 Answer: b) Social justice and equity 

Q. In his judgment on the Ayodhya case, Justice Khanna’s views focused on: 

 a) Protecting religious sentiments 

 b) Maintaining legal secularism 

 c) Upholding Hindu majority interests 

 d) Avoiding any interference in religious matters 

 Answer: b) Maintaining legal secularism 

Q. Justice Khanna’s stance in the 2019 case of the Rafale Deal highlighted his focus on: 

 a) Government transparency and accountability 

 b) Judicial restraint in defense matters 

 c) Restricting media access to sensitive information 

 d) Supporting economic liberalization 

 Answer: b) Judicial restraint in defense matters 

Q. Justice Khanna’s opinions on electoral reforms often advocate for: 

 a) State interference in election results 

 b) Transparency and fairness in elections 

 c) Limiting political speech 

 d) Banning electronic voting 

 Answer: b) Transparency and fairness in elections 

Q. Justice Khanna’s view in the case regarding internet shutdowns in Jammu and Kashmir emphasized: 

 a) Limiting freedom for security 

 b) Balancing rights with national security 

 c) Denying internet as a fundamental right 

 d) Only allowing shutdowns in emergencies 

 Answer: b) Balancing rights with national security 

Q. Justice Khanna’s judgment in the Pegasus spyware case focused on: 

 a) Judicially supervising surveillance actions 

 b) Total ban on government surveillance 

 c) Denying any action on privacy violations 

 d) Supporting unrestricted surveillance 

 Answer: a) Judicially supervising surveillance actions 

Q. Justice Khanna’s approach to the judiciary’s role in a democracy emphasizes: 

 a) Minimal judicial intervention 

 b) Judicial activism and proactive rights protection 

 c) Complete judicial non-involvement in policy 

 d) Only following strict precedent without interpretation 

 Answer: b) Judicial activism and proactive rights protection 

Q. Justice Khanna has highlighted the importance of checks on which of the following under the Constitution? 

 a) Freedom of trade 

 b) Legislative and executive powers 

 c) Economic powers of citizens 

 d) None of the above 

 Answer: b) Legislative and executive powers 

Q. Justice Khanna contributed to the upholding of which fundamental right in cases concerning censorship? 

 a) Freedom of expression 

 b) Right to equality 

 c) Right to private property 

 d) Right to public protest 

 Answer: a) Freedom of expression 

Q. In environmental judgments, Justice Khanna has often advocated for: 

 a) Economic growth over environmental conservation 

 b) Striking a balance between development and environment 

 c) Banning industrial development 

 d) Giving priority to corporate rights 

 Answer: b) Striking a balance between development and environment 

Q. Justice Khanna has consistently upheld the rights of marginalized groups. His stance in the LGBTQ+ cases demonstrated: 

 a) Opposition to LGBTQ+ rights 

 b) Strong support for individual rights and equality 

 c) Neutral stance on social justice 

 d) Avoidance of controversial issues 

 Answer: b) Strong support for individual rights and equality 

Q. Justice Khanna’s judgment regarding the rights of domestic workers is centered around: 

 a) Economic rights 

 b) Employment benefits and protections 

 c) Denying minimum wage 

 d) Restricting labor unions 

 Answer: b) Employment benefits and protections 

Q. Justice Khanna has strongly advocated for women’s rights in which of the following cases? 

 a) Shayara Bano v. Union of India 

 b) Maneka Gandhi Case 

 c) Ayodhya Case 

 d) Swami Shraddhananda Case 

 Answer: a) Shayara Bano v. Union of India 

Q. In matters concerning children’s rights, Justice Khanna’s judgments reflect: 

 a) Protecting children from exploitation 

 b) Increasing child labor opportunities 

 c) Denying educational rights 

 d) Supporting only economic welfare programs 

 Answer: a) Protecting children from exploitation 

Q. Justice Khanna’s approach to safeguarding the rights of prisoners includes: 

 a) Promoting prisoner rights and prison reforms 

 b) Increasing punitive measures 

 c) Limiting prisoners’ access to legal aid 

 d) Discouraging rehabilitation efforts 

 Answer: a) Promoting prisoner rights and prison reforms 

Q. In cases involving data privacy, Justice Khanna has focused on: 

 a) Restricting privacy rights for surveillance 

 b) Strengthening data protection laws 

 c) Limiting access to online information 

 d) None of the above 

 Answer: b) Strengthening data protection laws 

Q. Justice Khanna’s views on digital rights in India, as in the Puttaswamy case, emphasize: 

 a) Limited privacy rights 

 b) The right to informational privacy and autonomy 

 c) Government control over personal data 

 d) No special rights for digital information 

 Answer: b) The right to informational privacy and autonomy 

Q. Justice Khanna’s approach to regulating social media often advocates for: 

 a) Censorship of free speech 

 b) A balance between regulation and free expression 

 c) Full government control over content 

 d) Banning social media platforms 

 Answer: b) A balance between regulation and free expression 

Q. In the Aadhaar-related cases, Justice Khanna argued that: 

 a) Aadhaar should be mandatory in all services 

 b) Aadhaar should be limited to essential services only 

 c) Aadhaar violates privacy entirely 

 d) Aadhaar should be abolished 

 Answer: b) Aadhaar should be limited to essential services only 

Q. Justice Khanna’s stance on data privacy advocates for: 

 a) Strengthening user consent and rights 

 b) Allowing open access to personal data 

 c) Restricting data rights to citizens 

 d) Limiting privacy to physical records only 

 Answer: a) Strengthening user consent and rights 

Q. Justice Khanna’s views on freedom of speech emphasize: 

 a) The need for complete censorship 

 b) Balancing free expression with reasonable restrictions 

 c) Restricting public protests 

 d) Limiting media freedom 

 Answer: b) Balancing free expression with reasonable restrictions 

Q. In the Anuradha Bhasin case, Justice Khanna ruled on: 

 a) Internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir 

 b) The right to peaceful protest 

 c) Freedom of expression through print media 

 d) Regulation of news channels 

 Answer: a) Internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir 

Q. Justice Khanna’s stance on protecting press freedom aligns closely with: 

 a) Limiting press access to controversial issues 

 b) Ensuring the press can hold the government accountable 

 c) Regulating news reporting strictly 

 d) Censoring the media for national security 

 Answer: b) Ensuring the press can hold the government accountable 

Q. Justice Khanna has addressed the importance of peaceful assembly and public protests in: 

 a) Ramlila Maidan Incident Case 

 b) Navtej Singh Johar Case 

 c) Shayara Bano Case 

 d) Sabarmati Express Case 

 Answer: a) Ramlila Maidan Incident Case 

Q. Justice Khanna supports the freedom of association, which is vital for: 

 a) Suppressing political parties 

 b) Protecting civil society and unions 

 c) Restricting non-profit organizations 

 d) Limiting student organizations 

 Answer: b) Protecting civil society and unions 

Q. Justice Khanna’s interpretations in constitutional law generally emphasize: 

 a) Traditionalist views 

 b) Originalism without adaptation 

 c) Living Constitution approach 

 d) Restrictive interpretation of rights 

 Answer: c) Living Constitution approach 

Q. Justice Khanna’s support for the ‘doctrine of proportionality’ aims to: 

 a) Limit individual rights in favor of state power 

 b) Balance government action with individual rights 

 c) Increase state control 

 d) Ban judicial review 

 Answer: b) Balance government action with individual rights 

Q. The doctrine of ‘constitutional morality,’ often cited by Justice Khanna, prioritizes: 

 a) Social norms over constitutional principles 

 b) Upholding the core values of the Constitution 

 c) Imposing religious morality 

 d) Eliminating individual rights 

 Answer: b) Upholding the core values of the Constitution 

Q. Justice Khanna’s judgments support the ‘basic structure doctrine,’ which implies: 

 a) Parliament can amend the Constitution without restriction 

 b) Certain fundamental principles are beyond amendment 

 c) A strict adherence to new laws 

 d) Avoiding judicial review 

 Answer: b) Certain fundamental principles are beyond amendment 

Q. Justice Khanna’s stance on the ‘separation of powers’ doctrine emphasizes: 

 a) Judicial supremacy over other branches 

 b) Collaboration and mutual checks among branches 

 c) Absolute power for the judiciary 

 d) Eliminating executive power 

 Answer: b) Collaboration and mutual checks among branches