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The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court covers

The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court covers Correct Answer Disputes between different units of the Indian Union

The correct answer is Disputes between different units of the Indian Union.

Key Points

  • The Supreme Court of India has Original, Appellate, and Advisory jurisdiction.
  • Original Jurisdiction:
  • As per Article 32, Supreme Court is the guardian/protector of fundamental right and any person whose fundamental rights are violated can directly approach the Supreme Court for a remedy and any matter regarding the enforcement of fundamental rights comes under the original jurisdiction of the supreme court.
    • The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in a matter related between any dispute - 
      • Government of India vs and one or more states 
      • Government of India and states on one side and states on another side 
      • States vs states 

Additional Information

  • Appellate Jurisdiction:
    • ​Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal from all courts in the territory of India.
    • Article 134 provides the Supreme Court with appellate jurisdiction in the criminal matters from any judgment, final order, or sentence of the high court.
  • Advisory Jurisdiction:
    • Article 143 (Power of President to consult supreme court)
    • If the President feels that a question of law or fact has arisen or is likely to arise and the question is of such a nature of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court.
    • The Supreme Court is free to advise the President but such an opinion is not binding on the President.

Related Questions

Consider the following statements:
1. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States.
2. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other State on the other.
3. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any corporation of Individual one side and one or more States on the other.
4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between two or more States.
Which of these statements are correct?
On Comparing Indian and American Supreme Courts which one of the following statements is NOT true? Indian Supreme Courts original jurisdiction is confined to federal cases. Indian Supreme Court appellate jurisdiction is confined to constitutional cases only. American Supreme Court has a very wide discretion to grant special leave to appeal in any matter against the judgement of any court or tribunal (except military). American Supreme Court has no advisory jurisdiction.
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is NOT correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  128. Supreme Court to be a court of record 131. Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 130 A. Exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to questions as to constitutional validity of Central Laws (Repealed) 130. Seat of Supreme Court
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  133. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases 132. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters 134 A. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters 134 . Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court
Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is NOT correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  138. Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court 137. Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court 136. Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court 135. Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court
Which of the following statements regarding the 'advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court' is correct:
1. The opinion of Supreme Court may be sought by the President on any question of law or fact
2. In case the opinion of the Supreme Court is sought it is bound to give
3. The advice given by Supreme Court on matters referred to it is binding on the President
4. Advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court can also be exercised over disputes arising out of references made over preconstitutional treaties
The constitution of India has made which of the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartial functioning of the Supreme court? 1. The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court cannot be changed to their disadvantage after their appointment even during a financial emergency. 2. The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India. 3. The Parliament is not authorised to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. 4. The judges of the Supreme Court are provided with the Security of Tenure. Select the correct answer using the correct code given below:
Which of the following statements are correct in the context of Section 5 of Code of Civil Procedure?
1. Revenue Court is a part of Civil Court
2. Civil Court. means courts having original jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure but not Revenue Court
3. Civil Court means courts having original jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure including Revenue Court
4. Revenue Court is not a part of Civil Court
A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court passes judgment in a matter. In a later case before a high court, a party presents the Supreme Court judgment as a binding authority. The opposing party claims that the high court is not bound by the Supreme Court's judgment because relevant provisions of law were not brought to the notice of the Supreme Court in that case. Which of the following is most correct in this case?
Principle: Article 141 of the Constitution provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.
In order for that a decision in a former suit may operate as res judicata, the court which may decide that suit must have been?
1. A civil court of competent jurisdiction
2. A court of exclusive jurisdiction
3. A court of concurrent jurisdiction 'competent to try the subsequent suit'
4. A court of limited jurisdiction competent to try the issue raised in the subsequent suit