Question

Which of the following aspects is not included under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. Cases related to disputes between the Union and the States
2. Cases concerning disputes between two states
3. Cases related to inter-state water disputes
4. Cases related to the Union Finance Commission

• A. 3, 4
• B. 2, 3
• C. 1, 4
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 3, 4

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.