A legal dispute between the Union Government and a State Government is taken directly to the Supreme Court, without going to any lower court. Under which jurisdiction does the Supreme Court hear it?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Original jurisdiction
Under its original jurisdiction (Article 131) the Supreme Court alone hears disputes between the Union and one or more States, and between two or more States, as the first court. Appellate jurisdiction is for appeals from lower courts, and advisory jurisdiction is for opinions asked by the President.