Question

Describe the Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Write down the jurisdiction of the supreme court.

Solution:

• Original Jurisdiction
  • Original jurisdiction refers to the court that first hears a case. It is mainly concerned with the disputes between the Union and one or more states and between two or more states.
• Appellate Jurisdiction
  • It can hear appeals against the decisions made by the High Court on the granting of the certificate by the High Court.
• Advisory Jurisdiction
  • The Court can report to the President its opinion about a question of public importance referred to it by the President.
• Writs Jurisdiction
• Court of Record
  • It maintains records of the court proceedings and its decisions are binding upon the lower courts.
• Special Powers
  • It supervises the functioning of the lower courts.