Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Q. What is the rationale behind the revisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. It is necessary for the efficient supervision of subordinate courts.
2. This power is granted to protect the power of the legislature.
3. It is necessary to maintain international treaties.
4. The court can rectify its own mistakes through this power.

Q. Which of the following cases come under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

1. Matrimonial disputes between Indian citizens.
2. Cases involving the violation of fundamental rights.
3. All admiralty or maritime cases.
4. Cases of disputes between two states.

Q. With reference to the Supreme Court as the apex court in our Indian judiciary, explain the following:

• Any three cases that fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
• Power of judicial review

Q. Which Court hears the appeals against the decisions of the sub-judges?

1. Supreme Court
2. High Court
3. District Court
4. Both (A) & (B)

Q. ‘Constitutional Cases’ are:

1. Cases related to the functioning of the legislature.
2. Cases related to the interpretation of the Constitution.
3. Cases involving only the Directive Principles of State Policy.
4. Cases involving only fundamental rights.

Q. Dispute between States of India comes to the Supreme Court under:

1. a) Appellate Jurisdiction
2. b) Original Jurisdiction
3. c) Advisory Jurisdiction
4. d) None of these

Q. The Supreme Court is the final authority for the interpretation of the Constitution.

1. True
2. False

Q. Under which Article of the Constitution can the Supreme Court grant a 'Special Leave of Appeal'?

1. Article 136
2. Artice 124
3. Article 133
4. Article 135

Q. Pick the jurisdictions of the supreme court from the following.

1. Original
2. Appellate
3. Advisory
4. Investigatory

Q. Under which article does the Supreme Court grant a Special Leave of Appeal?

1. Article 136
2. Article 134
3. Article 135
4. Article 133