The power of mitigation of dispute between centre and state falls in ______ of the supreme court of India-
A
Original Jurisdiction
B
Constitutional Jurisdiction
C
Consulting Jurisdiction
D
Appellate Jurisdiction
Correct Answer: Original Jurisdiction
Power to settle the dispute between Centre and states or dispute between two or more states falls under Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. Article-131 provides for Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court. Original Jurisdiction of a court is power to hear the case for the first time and no other lower court can consider such cases.