Which power is exercised by the Supreme Court to adjudicate amongst disputes between Union and one or more states and between two or more states.

Original Appellate Writ Any of the above

Original

The Supreme Court of India primarily exercises the role of an adjudicator and interpreter. This is explained through different jurisdictions vested with the court. Its role as an adjudicator and interpreter can be understood through the original and appellate jurisdiction vested with the Court. Under Article 131 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court is granted original jurisdiction. This power is exercised to adjudicate amongst disputes between Union and one or more states and between two or more states. Such disputes must involve some question of law or fact on which the existence or extent of legal rights can be adjudicated. The dispute between the sharing of river or other natural resources between two states in India can be directly brought to the Supreme Court under exercise of its original jurisdiction.