Which Article of the Constitution of India says that the advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court can be sought by President of India? |
Article 140 Article 141 Article 142 Article 143 |
Article 143 |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Article 143 Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as "Presidential Reference" and is recognised as the 'Advisory jurisdiction' of the Court. Under this scheme, President may refer any question of law or fact of public importance. However, it is not binding on the Supreme Court to answer questions raised in the reference. In the last more than sixty years, only a handful of references have been made. The Supreme Court can refuse to provide its advisory opinion if it is satisfied that the questions are either socio-economic or political in nature. |