Q. Who among the following is vested with power to refer a matter to the Supreme Court under Advisory Jurisdiction?

Prime Minister

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Parliament

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President

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Council of Ministers

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Solution

The correct option is C
President
Explanation:

In addition to original and appellate jurisdiction, theSupreme Court of India possesses advisory jurisdiction also. This means that the President of India can refer any matter that is of public importance or that involves interpretation of the Constitution to the Supreme Court for advice. However, the Supreme Court is not bound to give advice on such matters and the President is not bound to accept such advice.

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Q. Which of the following, regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct?
1. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President.
2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction.
3. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government.
4. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction.

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A: The Supreme Court Of India can provide an advisory opinion to the President.
B: The President of India is under obligation to accept the advice.

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i) President and the Prime Minister are authorised to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or other similar instruments.

ii) Supreme court may tender or may refuse to tender its opinion to the president.

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