Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its - (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) constitutional Jurisdiction (4) Original Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (4) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court may be categorised as original, appellate and advisory. Under the Original Jurisdiction, the Supreme Court can settle disputes (1) between the ... one or more other States on the other; or (3) between two or more States.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the states falls under its : (1) Advisory jurisdiction (2) Appellate jurisdiction (3) Original jurisdiction (4) Constitutional jurisdiction
Last Answer : (3) Original jurisdiction Explanation: Under Article 131, disputes between different units of the Federation will be within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Subject to the provisions of this ... one or more other States on the other; or (3) between two or more States.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its - (1) Advisory jurisdiction (2) Original jurisdiction (3) Appellate jurisdiction (4) Jurisprudence
Last Answer : (2) Original jurisdiction Explanation: According to Article 13 under Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute: between the Government of India and one or more States; or ... (whether of law or fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.
Description : The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the State falls under its ________. (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Constitutional Jurisdiction (4) Original Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (4) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the centre and the states falls under its original jurisdiction. The original jurisdiction of a court is ... or judge to pronounce the sentence of law, provided by law upon a state of facts.
Description : The Supreme Court is empowered to settle election disputes of President and VicePresident. This is its – (1) Original Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Advisory Jurisdiction (4) Miscellaneous Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (1) Original Jurisdiction Explanation: Article 71 of the Constitution of India, 1950, provides that all doubts and disputes relating to election of a President or VicePresident are required to be enquired ... Supreme Court, which decides on the matter. The decision of the Supreme Court is final.
Description : The Supreme Court of India enjoys - (1) Original jurisdiction (2) Advisory jurisdiction (3) Appellate and advisory jurisdictions (4) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.
Last Answer : (4) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions. Explanation: The Supreme Court has originally jurisdiction i.e. cases which can originate with the Supreme Court alone over disputes between the Government of India ... and states on one side and one or more state on the other two or more states.
Description : The Supreme Courts of India enjoys - (1) Original jurisdiction (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction (3) Advisory jurisdiction (4) Appellate and advisory jurisdiction
Last Answer : (2) Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction Explanation: The supreme court of India enjoys original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
Description : Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state? (1) Advisory Jurisdiction (2) Original Jurisdiction (3) Supervisory Jurisdiction (4) Appellate Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (1) Advisory Jurisdiction Explanation: The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
Description : The Supreme Court of India enjoys – (1) original jurisdictions (2) advisory jurisdictions (3) appellate and advisory Jurisdictions (4) original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.
Last Answer : (4) original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions Explanation: The Supreme Court has original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction under Articles 32, 131-144 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court has special advisory ... of law or of fact) on which the existence or extent of a legal right depends.
Description : Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation? (1) Original Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Epistolary Jurisdiction (4) Advisory Jurisdiction
Last Answer : (2) Appellate Jurisdiction Explanation: PIL (Public Interest Litigation) writ petition can be filed in Supreme Court under Article 32 only if a question concerning the enforcement of a fundamental ... court whether or not a Fundamental Right is involved. Thus, it comes under appellate jurisdiction.
Description : Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Court? (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights (2) Mutual disputes among the states (3) Disputes between Centre and States (4) Protection from the violation of the Constitution
Last Answer : (1) Protection of the Fundamental Rights Explanation: Protection of fundamental rights comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and high court.
Description : Which of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court? (1) Disputes between the states inter se (2) Protection against the violation of the Constitution (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights (4) Disputes between Centre and the States
Last Answer : (3) Protection of Fundamental Rights Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution confers the Right to Constitutional Remedies for the protection of Fundamental Rights contained in Part III, It states ... may be appropriate, for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by this Part.
Description : Which one of the following is related to Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (1) Speaker of the Parliament seeking opinion from the Supreme Court (2) Election Commission seeking opinion from the ... seeking opinion from the Supereme Court (4) President of on India seeks opinion law or facts
Last Answer : (4) President of on India seeks opinion law or facts Explanation: The Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under ... , nor is it "law declared by the Supreme Court", hence not binding on subordinate courts.
Description : Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court can be divided into how many groups? Name them. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Appellate Jurisdiction of Supreme Court can be divided into three groups. They are: (i) Appeal in Constitutional Cases, (ii) Appeal in Civil Matters, (iii) Appeal in Criminal Cases.
Description : Explain the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The cases which come to the Supreme Court to appeal from the decision or order of High Court or a Tribunal in India come under as Appellate Jurisdiction'. Appellate Jurisdiction covers three types ... power to grant special leave to appeal against any judgment or order of any court or tribunal.
Description : Which article of Indian Constitution provides an advisory jurisdiction to the Supreme Court? (1) Article 129 (2) Article 132 (3) Article 143 (4) Article 32
Last Answer : (3) Article 143 Explanation: Article 143 of Indian Constitution provides an advisory jurisdiction to the Supreme Court.
Description : In the following cases, the Supreme Court has no adjudicatory jurisdiction to change the award - (1) Inter state river water disputes (2) Delimitation of constitution (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) Neither (1) nor (2)
Last Answer : (3) Both (1) and (b) Explanation: The Supreme Court has no adjudicatory jurisdiction to change the award in the case of interstate river water disputes and delimitation of constitution.
Description : Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and VicePresidential Elections are settled by: (A) Election Commission of India (B) Joint Committee of Parliament (C) Supreme Court of India (D) Central Election Tribunal
Last Answer : Answer: C According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and ... Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, an election pe tition can be filed before the Supreme Court.
Description : The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India does not extend to which of the following matters? (1) between the Government of India and one or more States (2) between the ... (4) dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sand or other similar instrument
Last Answer : (4) dispute arising out of any treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sand or other similar instrument Explanation: Any dispute between the Union and one or more states comes under the exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
Description : The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court - (1) to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice (2) to an ... the office (4) to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial.
Last Answer : (1) to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice Explanation: The writ of Prohibition is an order from a superior ... because the lower court does not have proper jurisdiction to hear or determine the matters before it.
Description : When the chief justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to - (1) The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court. (2) Special control exercised ... power of the Governor of the State (4) Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard
Last Answer : (3) Discretionary power of the Governor of the State Explanation: According to Article 227(b), the Chief Justice of High Court when acts in an administrative capacity, any rules made by him ... inconsistent with the provision of any law in force and requires the previous approval of the governor.
Description : What is the ‘Appellate Jurisdiction’ of the High Court? -SST 10th
Last Answer : In the ‘Appelate Jurisdiction’ the High Court takes up both civil and criminal cases. It also extends to take up civil cases tried by District Judge and criminal cases decided by Sessions or Additional Sessions Judges.
Description : Which among the following court has the original jurisdiction to hear petition and give decision challenging election of the Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha? (1) District Court of a constituency (2) High Court of the State (3) Special Judge authorised by the ChiefJustice of India (4) Supreme Court
Last Answer : (2) High Court of the State Explanation: The High Court has the original jurisdiction to hear petition and give decision challenging election of the Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha.
Description : Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in – (1) High Courts alone (2) Supreme Court alone (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts (4) All Courts down to the District Courts
Last Answer : (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts Explanation: Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights ... to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
Description : Securities Appellate Tribunal is a/an __________ established under the provisions of Section 15K of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 A. Constitutional body B. Advisory body C. non-statutory body D. Statutory body E. None of the Above
Last Answer : D. Statutory body Explanation: Securities Appellate Tribunal is a statutory body established under the provisions of Section 15K of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 to hear and dispose of appeals against orders passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Description : Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in which of the following articles of Indian Constitution? (1) Article 131 (2) Article 132 (3) Article 143 (4) Article 148
Last Answer : (3) Article 143 Explanation: Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court is mentioned in Article 131 of the Indian Constitution. The Supreme Court shall, to the exclusion of any other court, have ... 132 deals for appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Court in certain cases.
Last Answer : (1) Article 131 Explanation: Article 131 of the Constitution of India deals with the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.
Description : Which one of the following statements is not correct? (A) Indian Parliament is supreme. (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review. (C) There is a division of powers between the Centre and the States. (D) There is a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
Last Answer : (B) The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review.
Description : Which of the following can be done under conditions of financial emergency? 1. State Legislative Assemblies can be abolished. 2. Central Government can acquire control over the budget and expenditure of States. 3. Salaries of the Judges of ... 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 (D) 2 and 3
Last Answer : (D) 2 and 3
Description : What do you understand by International Court of Justice’s Advisory Jurisdiction? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The International Court of Justice is empowered to give advisory opinion on any legal question referred to it by any organ of United Nations or its agencies. The advisory opinion is not binding.
Description : One High Court may have jurisdiction over two or more states if the following so decides - (1) President of India (2) Parliament (3) Supreme Court (4) The states involved
Last Answer : (2) Parliament Explanation: Jurisdiction over two or more states.
Description : In Indian Constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in- (1) The Supreme Court (2) The High Court (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court (4) Lower Courts
Last Answer : (3) The Supreme Court and the High Court Explanation: In Indian constitution, the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is vested only in the Supreme Court and the High Court. A writ ... or into court. The principle of habeas corpus ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention.
Description : If the President of India considers that a question of law may be referred to the Supreme Court, under which jurisdiction will the Supreme Court express its opinion in the matter? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Advisory Jurisdiction.
Description : Why does the supreme court have jurisdiction between states?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that? (1) Habeas Corpus (2) Quo Warranto (3) Prohibition (4) Certiorari
Last Answer : (2) Quo Warranto Explanation: The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ ... what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold.
Description : Any person aggrieved by any decision or order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal can appeal to which one of the following and within how much period ? (A) High Court, within 30 days (B) ... Court within 60 days (C) SEBI within 90 days (D) Department of Companies Affairs within 60 days
Last Answer : Answer: Supreme Court within 60 days
Description : The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union list of legislative powers rests with: (1) The President of India (2) The Chief Justice of India (3) The Parliament (4) The Union Ministry of Law
Last Answer : (3) The Parliament Explanation: The parliament can regulate the organization and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. It can expand the jurisdiction but can't curtail the same.
Description : A writ issued by the Supreme Court compelling a quasi-judicial/public authority to petiomi its manciatoly dusty is – (1) Quo warrant (2) Mandamus (3) Certiorari (4) Prohibition
Last Answer : (3) Certiorari Explanation: Equality before the law, also known as legal equality, is the principle under which all people are subject to the same laws of justice (due prodess). Article 14 of Indian ... has to face trial in the same law courts, irrespective of his status or position in the society.
Description : A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to – (1) an official to perform public duty (2) the Prime Minister to dissolve the Cabinet (3) the company to raise wages (4) the Government to pay the salaries to employees
Last Answer : (1) an official to perform public duty Explanation: The term "mandamus" literally means "command." Writ of mandamus is issued to a person or lower level Court or a body by a superior Court. ... a particular act. The writ of mandamus is an effective writ that checks the functioning of the government.
Description : A writ issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens is known as – (1) Mandamus (2) Quo Warranto (3) Certiorari (4) Habeas Corpus
Last Answer : (4) Habeas Corpus Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights. This procedure of asking the ... release of a person from illegal detention, thereby protecting their fundamental right of life and liberty.
Description : Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing? (1) Writ of Certiorari (2) Writ of Habeas Corpus (3) Writ of Mandamus (4) Writ of Quo Warranto
Last Answer : (3) Writ of Mandamus Explanation: A writ of mandamus or mandamus (which means "we command" in Latin) is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is "issued by ... of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.
Description : Which writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing? (A) Writ of Certiorari (B) Writ of Habeas Corpus (C) Writ of Mandamus (D) Writ of Quo Warranto
Last Answer : (C) Writ of Mandamus
Description : What is the advisory role of the Supreme Court of India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Under advisory role, the President can seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance.
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any judge of the High Court (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: According to Article 143 of the Constitution of India, the President of India can request the Supreme Court of India to provide its advice on certain matters. This procedure is called "Presidential Reference".
Description : Who has the right to seek advisory opinion of the Supreme Court of India, on any question of law? (1) Prime Minister (2) President (3) Any of the high courts (4) All of the above
Last Answer : (2) President Explanation: President has the right to seek advisory opinion of the supreme court of India.
Description : What is Appellate Jurisdiction? -SST 10th
Last Answer : A Court of Appeal is one which may change the decision or reduce the sentence passed by the lower Courts. The Supreme Court is the final Court of Appeal. An appeal lies to the Supreme Court from ... needs to be decided by the Supreme Court. An appeal in criminal matters also lies to Supreme Court.
Description : The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be: (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court (2) Seven (3) Three (4) One-third of the total strength of the court
Last Answer : (1) One half of the total strength of the Supreme Court Explanation: Court's advisory jurisdiction may be sought by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution. This procedure is termed as " ... on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
Description : Which is not a correct statement? The Supreme Court: (1) is a watch-dog of citizen's liberty (2) settles electoral disputes of the President and Vice-President of India (3) interprets the Constitution (4) protects the Directive Principles of State Policy
Last Answer : (4) protects the Directive Principles of State Policy Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines/ principles given to the central and state governments of India, to be kept in ... , contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court.
Description : Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections are settled by - (1) Election Commission of India (2) Joint Committee of Parliament (3) Supreme Court of India (4) Central Election Tribunal
Last Answer : (3) Supreme Court of India Explanation: According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.