Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
Which of the following is a role performed by the Supreme Court of India?
Options:
adjudicator and interpreter
adjudicator and advisor
interpreter and advisor
adjudicator, interpreter and advisor
Correct Answer:
adjudicator, interpreter and advisor
Explanation:
Besides being an adjudicator and interpreter, Supreme Court also functions as an adviser. 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.