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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Polity and Indian Constitution

Question:

Which one among the following is called the 'original jurisdiction' of the Supreme Court of India?

Options:

Issuing of Writs to protect the Fundamental Rights of the individual

Transferring cases from one High Court to another

Advising the President on matters of public importance and law

Hearing and settling disputes between the Indian Union and States and also amongst the States

Correct Answer:

Hearing and settling disputes between the Indian Union and States and also amongst the States

Explanation:

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 

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