Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2014 · Polity and Constitution · Question 51

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. writ jurisdiction

Answer

original jurisdiction

  • (a) Advisory jurisdiction: Under Article 143, the Supreme Court gives advice to the President on questions of law or fact. It does not decide Centre-State disputes here. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Appellate jurisdiction: This is the Court's power to hear appeals from lower courts/tribunals. Centre-State disputes are not initiated as appeals. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Original jurisdiction: Under Article 131, the Supreme Court has exclusive original jurisdiction in disputes between the Centre and one or more States or between States. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Writ jurisdiction: Under Article 32, the Supreme Court issues writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. This is different from federal disputes. Verdict: Incorrect.
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