Question

Match the following provisions of the Indian Constitution with their respective judicial functions:

Article 131	Powers of High Courts to issue Writs
Article 32	Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
Article 143	Writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court
Article 226	Power of president to consult the Supreme Court

• A. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
• B. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
• C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
• D. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

Answer 1

Answer:

D. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

Article 131:

• This provision deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
• It allows the Supreme Court to hear disputes between the Government of India and one or more states, or between the Government of India and any state or states on one side and one or more other states on the other.

Article 32:

• This provision gives the Supreme Court the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
• It is considered a guaranteed fundamental right in itself and plays a crucial role in the protection and enforcement of these rights.

Article 143:

• This provision allows the President of India to consult the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact that is of public importance and has arisen or is likely to arise.

Article 226:

• This provision empowers the High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights as well as for any other purpose.
• It is a provision that ensures the protection of the rights of the citizens and provides a check on the actions of the executive and administrative authorities.