Question

Who holds the authority to alter the Supreme Court's jurisdiction in India?

• A. The President
• B. The Prime Minister
• C. The Parliament
• D. None can alter the Supreme Court's jurisdiction

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Parliament

• The authority to alter the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in India lies with the Parliament.
• The Constitution of India provides for the organization, independence, jurisdiction, powers, and procedures of the Supreme Court in Articles 124 to 147 in Part V.
• While the Constitution establishes the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, it also allows the Parliament to regulate or extend this jurisdiction.
• According to the Constitution, the Parliament has the power to increase or decrease the Supreme Court's jurisdiction.
• This means that it has the authority to expand the scope of cases that can be appealed to the Supreme Court, allowing the court to handle a broader range of issues.
• This extension of jurisdiction can enable the Supreme Court to function more effectively and ensure that it can provide justice in a wider array of cases
• In addition, the Parliament may grant permission to issue directives, orders, or writs for any other justification not covered by Article 32.
• The power of the Supreme Court cannot be suspended.

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