Question

In the Indian Supreme Court, which jurisdiction covers disputes between the central government and the states?

• A. Original Jurisdiction
• B. Appellate Jurisdiction
• C. Advisory Jurisdiction
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Original Jurisdiction

Original Jurisdiction

• The Supreme Court has original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
• Under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the court has the authority to hear disputes directly without them having been heard by any other court previously.
• This includes cases related to disputes between the central government and one or more states, or between two or more states.
• The Supreme Court is empowered to resolve such disputes and provide a final decision, which is binding on all parties involved.
• This jurisdiction is specified in the Constitution of India to ensure that conflicts between different levels of government or between states are resolved in a fair and just manner.
• In addition, Article 32 of the Constitution gives an extensive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court in regard to enforcement of Fundamental Rights.