Which one among the following is called the 'original jurisdiction' of the Supreme Court of India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Hearing and settling disputes between the Indian Union and States and also amongst the States
The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India refers to cases that can be directly brought before the Supreme Court for the first time, without going through lower courts.
This applies to disputes involving the federal structure of India.
Correct identification:
- Hearing and settling disputes between the Indian Union and States and also amongst the States → Original Jurisdiction
Why others are not original jurisdiction:
- Issuing writs → Writ jurisdiction
- Transferring cases between High Courts → Appellate / special powers
- Advising the President → Advisory jurisdiction