Question

âIn the context of Supreme Court conferences, which of the following statements is true of a dissenting opinion? A) It is expressed by a judge or justice who disagrees with the majority opinion. âB) It refers to the opinion of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in all cases. âC) It is in agreement with the Court's decision, but for reasons different from the majority opinion. âD) It is expressed by a judge or justice who is in agreement with the majority opinion. âE) It refers to a consensual disagreement of all the nine justices to the Court's decision.

Answer 1

In the context of Supreme Court conferences, the statement that is true of a dissenting opinion is that it is expressed by a judge or justice who disagrees with the majority opinion.

Explanation:

• When a case is heard by a bench of multiple justices sitting in odd numbers, there is a possibility that there is a difference of opinion among the judges regarding the decision to be given in the case.
• In such instances, the decision which is given by the majority of judges is deemed to be final, but the judges who do not agree with the decision given have the right to express their dissent in writing.