Question

Q. With reference to Original jurisdiction of Supreme Court, Consider the following Statements:

Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 3 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  2 only

Answer 1

The correct option is D

2 only
Explanation:

Original jurisdiction means cases that can be directly considered by the Supreme Court without going to the lower courts before that.In any federal country, legal disputes are bound to arise between the Union and the States; and among theStates themselves.

Statement 1 is correct: The power to resolve such cases is entrusted to the Supreme Court of India. It is called original jurisdiction because the Supreme Court alone has the power to deal with such cases.

Statement 2 is Incorrect: In this jurisdiction, the Supreme Court not just settles disputes but also interprets the powers of the Union and State government as laid down in the Constitution.

Statement 3 is correct: In any federal country, legal disputes are bound to arise between the Union and the States; and among the States themselves. The power to resolve such cases is entrusted to the Supreme Court of India.