Question

Q. Which among the following falls under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

• A.
  Resolving land dispute between states
• B.
  Suit against the central government brought by the private citizen
• C.
  Water dispute between states
• D.
  Ordinary commercial disputes between center and state

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Resolving land dispute between states

Explanation: Under Article-131, the Supreme Court (SC) has original jurisdiction to resolve disputes between center and state/s and between states. But this jurisdiction does not apply for following cases:

1. Water dispute between states
2. Suit against the central government brought by the private citizen
3. Issue arising out of arrangement made between 2 states stating the exclusion from this provision
4. Matters referred to Finance Commission
5. Ordinary commercial disputes between center and state
6. Damage recovery from center by states.