Question

What is meant by the term Original Jurisdiction? Mention two types of cases in which the Supreme Court exercises Original Jurisdiction.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court has original, advisory and appellate jurisdiction. Its exclusive original jurisdiction extends to disputes between the governments at the center level and state level. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in the following types of cases:-
1. Dispute between the Government of India and one or more States; or
2. Dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other; or
3. Dispute between two or more States.

A suit filed in such disputes is registered as an Original Suit. Moreover, Article 32 gives to the Supreme Court an extensive original jurisdiction in regard to enforcement of Fundamental Rights.